MEITO Alphabet Chocolate recalled for undeclared coconut allergen
MEITO Alphabet Chocolate 50g packages sold in multiple U.S. states and Canada were distributed with undeclared coconut allergen. Consumers with coconut allergies should not consume this product.
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: This is an FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling of coconut, a common allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness meets the criteria for a High (3) severity score.
Plain-English summary
MEITO Alphabet Chocolate (50g), UPC 4902757130909, is being recalled because the coconut allergen was not declared on the label. The product was manufactured in Japan and distributed to retailers in California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Canada. Approximately 4,033 units are affected by this recall.
Coconut is a known allergen that must be declared on food labels to protect consumers with coconut allergies. Consumers with coconut allergies may have adverse reactions if they consume this product without being aware of its coconut content.
Consumers who have purchased this product and have a coconut allergy should cease consumption immediately. Affected consumers may return the product to the point of purchase for a refund or other remedies.
The recalled product
- Product
- MEITO Alphabet Chocolate 50g 50g UPC: 4902757130909 Made in Japan
- Manufacturer
- DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
- Category
- Food — Candy / Confectionery
- Affected units
- 4,033
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)
- No code information on product
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 19 recalled by DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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