The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0318-2021·Announced 2021-03-03

Harry & David Chocolate Cherries Recalled for Undeclared Cashews and Almonds

Harry & David is recalling specific lots of Chocolate Cherries due to undeclared cashews and almonds. Consumers should stop eating the product and return it for a refund.

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: "undeclared cashews and almonds."

Plain-English summary

Harry and David Operations Inc is recalling 3,970 packages of Harry & David brand Chocolate Cherries. The product is packaged in a clear 3 oz (85g) bag with UPC 7 80994 32341 4. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared cashews and almonds in the product.

The affected product is part of the Premium Delights Gift Box, Founders Favorites Gift Box, Valentine s Day Sweets Box, and Tower of Treats Valentine s Day Gift. The specific production lot codes are 00721M and 00821M, indicating the cherries were packaged on January 7 and 8, 2021, at the Medford, OR location. The product was sold directly to Harry & David's online consumers.

Consumers who purchased these specific lots should stop eating the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a cashew or almond allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
Harry & David brand Chocolate Cherries packaged in a clear 3 oz (85g) bag, UPC 7 80994 32341 4. This product is part of the Premium Delights Gift Box, Founders Favorites Gift Box, Valentine s Day Sweets Box, and Tower of Treats¿ Valentine s Day Gift. The Chocolate Cherries…
Affected units
3,970

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)

  • 2021 at Medford
  • OR location.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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