Rite Aid recalls holiday cookies for bacteria contamination

    Rite Aid has issued a voluntary recall of its Rich Fields butter cookies due to a possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

    Approximately 85,000 tins of the butter cookies that come in 12 oz. tins with castle or Christmas decorations have been recalled. Check your tin for UPC codes 01249596519 and 88411804619. The bacteria can cause diarrhea, nausea and/or vomiting.

    More information is available at 1-800-RITE-AID or on the Rite Aid website.

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