Wegmans’ Outrageous Oat Cookies Recall: Reason, Affected States, and Everything to Know

Wegmans has initiated a nationwide recall over an undeclared wheat allergen concern for its Outrageous Oat Cookie products. The affected cookie products may pose risks of severe to life-threatening adverse effects if consumed by people with a sensitivity or a wheat allergy.

The voluntary recall initiated on January 10 only affects the pack of the Outrageous Oat Cookies sold in over nine states, including - New York, Washington D.C, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia. The establishment had to issue the recall after it came to light that certain wheat-containing ingredients may have been accidentally included in the recipe of the concerned cookies.

While the firm did not specify the type of the ingredient or how it found its way into the recipe, it has been confirmed that the affected cookies have not resulted in any adverse effects or casualties anywhere in the United States. It is to be noted that wheat allergies are primarily common in children and can affect over 1% of the total children population nationwide.

The recalled Outrageous Oat Cookie products may contain undeclared wheat allergens (Image via Wegmans)

Suppose a person or child suffering from wheat allergy consumes wheat-containing food. In that case, they may be at risk of experiencing allergic symptoms like - nasal congestion, hives, irritation in mouth and throat, swelling, skin rashes, vomiting, asthma diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

Individuals with severe sensitivity to the allergen are often at risk of anaphylaxis and may require an Epinephrine shot followed by professional medical support and/or hospitalization.

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All you need to know about Wegmans' Outrageous Oat Cookie Recall

The popular Outrageous Oat Cookies sold at Wegmans stores in and around the United States are part of a nationwide recall issue over undeclared wheat allergen concerns. The affected cookies have not been linked with any cases of allergies or other adverse effects to date.

Packed in labeled 5-pack containers, the affected products were available under the name - Wegmans Outrageous Oat Cookies. It is to be noted that the recalled cookies were also sold by the pound. While the 5-pack cookies came with the UPC 7789056618, those sold by the pound were available with the UPC 2-08165-00000-6.

Exclusively sold through Wegmans' stores, the recalled items were available for purchase in over nine states, including - New York, Washington D.C, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Consumers may have been able to purchase the affected cookies at a starting price of over $6.50. All 'use by dates' of the concerned cookie products sold since January 3, 2024, are affected by this recall.

The recalled Outrageous Oat Cookies have been available for purchase since January 3, 2024 (Image via Wegmans / FDA)

Customers who may have purchased any size containers or packs of the affected cookies products are strictly advised not to consume them. While the wheat-containing cookies may be safe for those with no history of wheat or gluten allergy, they can prove to be life-threatening for those with an allergy.

Product	Size	UPC	Use By Date
Outrageous Oat Cookies	5-pack	7789056618	All
Outrageous Oat Cookies	per pound packs	2-08165-00000-6	All

Individuals with no use for the recalled Outrageous Oat Cookies can dump them in a bin or return them to the Wegmans service desk at the nearest store for a full refund on the purchase. Queries about the recall or doubts related to the recalled cookies can be forwarded to the establishment at 1-855-934-3663.