The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0417-2023·Announced 2023-03-15

Chukar Cherries Cherry Bombs Recalled Nationwide for Undeclared Hazelnuts

Chukar Cherry Company is recalling Cherry Bombs Bits 'n Pieces chocolate candy nationwide due to undeclared hazelnuts, a food allergen.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification establishes a minimum severity score of 4. This recall addresses allergen mislabeling (undeclared hazelnuts), a significant food safety concern. No illnesses or injuries were reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Chukar Cherry Company Inc. is recalling Chukar Cherries Cherry Bombs Bits 'n Pieces (item #21508, 12 oz/340g pouches, UPC 0 11261 21508 9) distributed nationwide. The recall was initiated on February 21, 2023, and completed on April 14, 2023.

The product contains hazelnuts that were not declared on the label. Hazelnuts are a significant food allergen. Consumers with hazelnut allergies or sensitivities who consume this product may experience an allergic reaction.

The recall affected 4,439 pouches. Affected product codes are: 072023, 082023, 092023, 102023, 122023, 012024, 022024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check whether they have a hazelnut allergy. Those with allergies should discard the product or contact Chukar Cherries at 800-624-944 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Chukar Cherries Cherry Bombs Bits 'n Pieces, item #21508, net wt. 12 oz. (340g). UPC 0 11261 21508 9. Product is packaged in clear plastic film pouch. INGREDIENTS: Milk, Bittersweet, Semisweet, and White Chocolate (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate processed with potassium carbonate
Manufacturer
Chukar Cherry Company Inc.
Category
Food — Chocolate / Candy
Hazard
  • allergen-hazelnuts

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)

  • 072023 082023 092023 102023 122023 012024 022024

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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