Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Recall Expanded, Cornstarch Clumps Pose Choking Hazard 2026
Mondelēz Global expanded its voluntary recall of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products on February 4, 2026, adding new best-by dates and UPC codes to the original December 2025 recall. The recall targets specific batches containing cornstarch clumps that pose choking hazards, particularly for young children and elderly consumers, though no injuries have been reported to date.
What Products Are Recalled
The expanded recall affects four specific Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products with May 2026 best-by dates. These include the 22.4-ounce carton (8-count, UPC 44000086688) with May 9-12 dates, the 7-ounce carton (5-count, UPC 44000085650) with May 10, 12, and 18 dates, the 2.8-ounce pouch (UPC 4400008667) with May 9-12 dates, and the 1.4-ounce pouch (UPC 4400008566) with May 10, 12, and 18 dates.
No other Chips Ahoy! or Mondelēz products are affected. The recalled products were distributed to a limited number of retail stores nationwide.
Why the Recall Was Issued
An incorrect mixing process during manufacturing caused small cornstarch clumps to form in the Brookie products. According to the FDA, these clumps could constitute a choking hazard due to their size and characteristics.
Young children and elderly consumers face the highest risk from the cornstarch clumps. The physical hazard differs from biological contamination like E. coli or chemical contamination and resulted from a manufacturing defect rather than ingredient contamination.
Health Risks and Safety Concerns
While no injuries or illnesses have been reported to Mondelēz as of February 2026, the company issued the recall out of an abundance of caution. Choking hazards can be life-threatening, especially for vulnerable populations who may have difficulty swallowing.
Parents should check their pantries immediately if they purchased Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products. Elderly consumers and their caregivers should also verify whether they have recalled items.
The recall follows other recent food safety alerts, including the FDA latest recall of Tylenol, Advil, Motrin and 2,000 products contaminated with rodent feces and bird droppings, highlighting ongoing consumer product safety concerns.
What Consumers Should Do
Do not eat recalled Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products. Either discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Check the best-by date and UPC code on your product packaging against the recalled items list. The best-by date appears on the package, and the UPC code is found on the barcode.
Contact Mondelēz Global at 1-855-535-5948 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST) for refund instructions, product information, or questions about the recall.
Recall Timeline and Expansion
Mondelēz first announced the recall on December 24, 2025, covering specific product batches. The company expanded the recall on February 4, 2026, adding one additional best-by date (May 10, 2026) and two more UPC codes for product pouches contained inside already-recalled cartons.
The FDA is working with Mondelēz to ensure the recall is communicated clearly and efficiently to consumers. The recall remains voluntary, but the company is cooperating fully with federal regulators.
Legal Considerations and Consumer Protection
No class action lawsuits have been filed related to this recall as of February 2026. However, consumers who suffered injuries or financial losses may have legal options under product liability law.
Document your purchase if you bought recalled products. Keep receipts, UPC codes, and best-by dates. If anyone experienced a choking incident or injury related to the recalled products, seek medical attention immediately and document everything.
Report any adverse events to the FDA through MedWatch at accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch or contact Mondelēz directly. The FDA relies on consumer reports to monitor product safety issues and enforce recall compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chips Ahoy! recall about? Mondelēz recalled specific Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products because a mixing error created cornstarch clumps that could cause choking, especially in children and elderly consumers.
Which products are recalled? Only Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products with specific May 2026 best-by dates and UPC codes are affected. Check the four recalled SKUs listed above.
What should I do with recalled products? Do not eat them. Either discard the products or return them to your place of purchase for a refund. Call Mondelēz at 1-855-535-5948 for instructions.
Have there been any injuries? No injuries or illnesses have been reported to Mondelēz as of February 2026. The recall is precautionary.
How do I get a refund? Contact Mondelēz at 1-855-535-5948 or return products to your retailer. Keep your receipt and product packaging for processing.
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
Disclaimer: This article provides information about an ongoing product recall and is not legal advice.
Take Action: Check your pantry for recalled Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products and dispose of them immediately. Contact Mondelēz for refund information.
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