The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0532-2016·Announced 2016-02-10

Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts and Eggs

Mars Chocolate North America is recalling Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes because the product may contain undeclared peanuts and egg ingredients.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, meeting the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mars Chocolate North America is voluntarily recalling 6,582 cases of Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes, Net Wt. 24.0 oz. The recall is being issued because the product may contain undeclared peanuts and egg ingredients, which are major food allergens.

The affected product is distributed in Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Ohio, Virginia, California, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Vermont, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Delaware, Kansas, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, Wyoming, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, and Texas. Specific lot codes and best-before dates are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot codes and best-before dates provided in the recall notice. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop consuming it and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes Net. Wt. 24.0 oz. Distributed by Mars Chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 400050521
Affected units
6,582

Distribution