Candy Corn Recalled Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen
Arcade Industries candy corn sold at Shapiro Produce stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut is recalled due to undeclared egg allergen. People with egg allergies risk allergic reaction.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall. The rubric explicitly lists FDA Class I as a criterion for Critical (Score 5) severity.
Plain-English summary
Arcade Industries, Inc. is recalling Candy Corn (15 oz, clear plastic container, UPC 0 18586 00114 4, Best by date 3/8/2023) sold at Shapiro Produce stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The product contains undeclared egg, which poses a serious risk to consumers with egg allergies.
Egg is a common allergen that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The severity of allergic reactions ranges from mild symptoms such as itching or hives to severe symptoms such as anaphylaxis. Consumers with egg allergies should not consume this product.
Consumers who purchased this product and have an egg allergy should stop consuming it immediately. Those affected should dispose of the product or return it to their Shapiro Produce store. Consumers experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction should seek immediate medical attention.
The recalled product
- Product
- Candy Corn packed for Shapiro Produce stores; 15 oz; clear plastic container; UPC 0 18586 00114 4; Best by date 3/8/2023
- Manufacturer
- Arcade Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Candy / Confectionery
- Hazard
- allergen-egg
- undeclared-allergen
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- UPC 0 18586 00114 4
- Best by date 3/8/2023
Distribution
Distributed in 2 states:
- CT
- MA
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