Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout Cookies are the number one brand of cookies in the United States. They come from two different bakeries, ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers. There is usually one new cookie style each year. The cookies are sold as a fund raiser by the Girl Scouts of the USA and they can be bought either from Girl Scout troop members directly or at locations set up by troops, such as grocery stores and schools. Economic impact and the bad winter weather are affecting the sale of girl scout cookies this year. Sale have so far been reduced by 19 percent. USA Today: [http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-02-19-girlscoutcookies_N.htm?csp=34 Girl Scout cookie sales crumbling (February 19, 2009) All Girl Scout Cookies are Kosher, they do not contain preservatives, and they can be frozen to extend shelf life.http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_cookies/cookie_faqs.asp#bestselling

There are 11 different cookies available: Samos, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs, Thank U Berry Munch, Lemonades, Dulce de Leche, Lemon Chalet Cremes, Thanks-a-lot, Trefoils (shortbread), Daisy Go Rounds, and Thin Mints. Nutrition information for all types of cookies is available on the cookie box and at the Girl Scout Website.http://www.girlscoutcookies.org/nutrition_info_2009_2010.asp Calories range from a low of 100 calories per serving pack in reduced-fat Daisy Go-Rounds to a high of 170 calories for 1 serving (3 cookies) of Lemon Chalet Cremes. http://www.girlscoutcookies.org/nutrition_info_2009_2010.asp

The price of Girls Scout Cookies and the date of sales varies across the country, however they generally are on sale from Mid-January to Mid-March. With a price range around $4.00 per box.http://www.girlscoutcookies.org/

Little Brownies Baker has recalled Lemon Chalete Creme Girl Scout Cookies. They are reportedly safe to eat, but have been recalled due to complaints of a foul order and taste.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/26/girl-scout-cookie-recall_n_478395.html The bakery has said that there was no bacteria found in the cookies and the bad smell and taste are being caused by the break down of oils used in the cookie. They also state that this recall is not a food safety issue, but rather a food quality issue.http://www.littlebrowniebakers.com/cookies/news_lcc.html

The lot numbers being recalled are: 7455881 7455882 7455883 7456741 7456742 7456743 7457661 7457662 7457663 7458521 7458522 7458523 7459401 7459402 7459403

Consumers may call 1-800-962-1718 or visit the Little Brownies Baker's website for additional informationwww.littlebrowniebakers.com