The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0274-2022·Announced 2021-12-15

Wilbur Dark Chocolate Malted Milk Balls Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate is recalling Wilbur Dark Chocolate Triple Covered Malted Milk Balls due to undeclared peanuts in the product. Consumers with peanut allergies face a serious health risk.

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: This recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared peanuts), which is a common allergen. The FDA classification is Class I. Although no reported illnesses are stated in the source text, the potential for serious allergic reaction in susceptible consumers meets the High severity threshold.

Plain-English summary

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc. is recalling Wilbur Dark Chocolate Triple Covered Malted Milk Balls in 1-pound bags (lot #211007 MB and 210917 MB, Item Code 200171-16) because the product contains undeclared peanuts.

The affected product was distributed in Pennsylvania and through the company's website. A total of 469 one-pound bags are included in the recall.

Consumers who have peanut allergies and have purchased this product should not eat it and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences allergic symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Wilbur Dark Chocolate Triple Covered Malted Milk Balls, 1-pound (lb.) bags, clear plastic bags lot #211007 MB and 210917 MB , Item Code 200171-16
Manufacturer
Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc.
Category
Food — Chocolate / Confectionery
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • 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 (1)

  • lot #211007MB and 210917MB & Item Code 200171-16

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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