The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0715-2016·Announced 2016-03-16

Cary's Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Recalled for Soy Allergen Mislabeling

Cary's of Oregon LLC is recalling Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt because the packaging fails to declare soy in the 'Contains' statement.

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 for soy, a common allergen, which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cary's of Oregon LLC is voluntarily recalling Cary's Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt. The product is packaged in printed cardboard packages in 1.3 oz, 4 oz, and 8 oz sizes. The recall is due to a labeling error where lecithin is listed in the ingredients statement, but the 'Contains' statement does not declare soy.

The affected product was distributed in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Washington. The recall includes 613 cases of the 1.3 oz size, 3,231 cases of the 4 oz size, and 247 cases of the 8 oz size. Affected packages have 'Best By' dates ranging from February 1, 2016, through August 1, 2016.

Consumers with this product should check the packaging for the specific UPC codes and 'Best By' dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Carys Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt. Product is packaged in printed cardboard packages in 1.3 oz , 4 oz, and 8 oz sizes. There are 12 packages per case. UPC 8 31617 00515, net wt. 1.3 oz. UPC 8 31617 00504, net wt. 4 oz. UPC 8 31617 00580, net wt. 8 oz.
Manufacturer
Cary's of Oregon LLC
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard

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)

  • Best By dates starting 2.01.16 through 8.01.16.

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

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