Drugstore Chain Recalls Christmas Cookies

s voluntarily recalling 85,000 tins (featuring castle and christmas designs) of butter cookies sold under the Rich Fields Brand.

According to an online news release from the chain the recall was ordered "because of the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus.  This microorganism may cause diarrhea, nausea and/or vomiting; however, the possibility of serious adverse health consequences is remote."

The full text of the announcement with more complete details is available by clicking here.