The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0381-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

GourmetNut Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Gourmet Nut, Inc. is recalling Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds because the product contains undeclared milk, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

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 (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Gourmet Nut, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 5,640 units of GourmetNut Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, Net Wt 7oz (198g), UPC 708747152203. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.

The affected products were distributed in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Georgia. The specific lot numbers involved are 7/11/18, 7/14/18, 7/18/18, and 8/14/18.

Consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities should not consume the product. Individuals who have purchased these items should check their pantry for the specific UPC and lot numbers listed above and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
GourmetNut DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMONDS NET WT 7oz (198g); UPC: 708747152203
Manufacturer
Gourmet Nut, Inc.
Affected units
5,640

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 (4)

  • Lot/Unit Numbers: 7/11/18
  • 7/14/18
  • 7/18/18
  • 8/14/18

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: