The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0368-2017·Announced 2016-11-02

Ferrara Recalls Brach's Chocolate Almonds for Undeclared Peanuts and Wheat

Ferrara Candy Comp is recalling Brach's Chocolate Creations Milk Chocolate Almond Supremes due to undeclared peanuts and wheat.

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: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ferrara Candy Comp is voluntarily recalling 9,036 bags of Brach's Chocolate Creations, Milk Chocolate Almond Supremes. The product, which has a net weight of 5 oz (142 g) and a Best By date of 04/22/2017, is being recalled because it contains undeclared peanuts and wheat.

The affected product is identified by Lot 6G23CC33102 and UPC 011300397332. The recall covers distribution in the states of NE, WI, IL, IN, WA, MO, IA, FL, MN, OH, TX, MI, MT, SC, and CA. In California, the product was distributed to a sales representative for marketing purposes.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and UPC listed above. Individuals with allergies to peanuts or wheat should avoid consuming the product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
BRACH'S Chocolate Creations, Milk Chocolate Almond Supremes, Fresh roasted almonds drenched in rich creamy milk chocolate. NET WT 5 oz (142 g). Best By 04/22/2017
Manufacturer
Ferrara Candy Comp
Affected units
9,036

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: 6G23CC33102 UPC: 011300397332

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states: