The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (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.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product recalled because of the presence of undeclared peanuts."

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

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

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc.

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