The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0065-2021·Announced 2020-11-04

Hu Chocolate-Covered Cashews Recalled for Undeclared Almonds

Hu Products is recalling chocolate-covered cashews that may contain undeclared almonds. Consumers with tree nut allergies should not consume the product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (almonds) with no reported illnesses, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hu Products is voluntarily recalling 816 units of Chocolate-Covered Hunks Cashews + Vanilla Bean, 4 oz packages, due to the potential presence of undeclared almonds. The product is labeled as vegan, organic, and paleo, and the allergy statement indicates it contains cashew and coconut, with a warning that it may contain almond and hazelnut.

The recall involves 136 master cases distributed in Iowa, California, and Indiana. The affected product has Lot Code 202183 and a Best By Date of 05/21. The primary package UPC is 850180006497 and the master case UPC is 850180006503.

Consumers with a tree nut allergy, particularly to almonds, should not consume the product. Those who have purchased the item should check their pantry for the specific lot code and best-by date listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Primary/Retail Package labeled in part: "Hu; CHOCOLATE-COVERED HUNKS CASHEWS + VANILLA BEAN; VEGAN; ORGANIC; PALEO; Net Wt. 4 oz (113g); Ingredients: organic cashews, organic cacao, organic unrefined coconut sugar, organic fair-trade cocoa butter, sea salt, organic vanilla bean;
Manufacturer
HU PRODUCTS
Category
Food — Snacks / Confectionery
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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