The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0730-2014·Announced 2013-12-18

La Boulange Soft Caramel Recalled for Undeclared Hazelnut Allergen

The New French Bakery is recalling La Boulange Soft Caramel jars that were mislabeled and contain undeclared hazelnuts.

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 (hazelnut), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The New French Bakery is recalling 8.4 oz. jars of La Boulange Soft Caramel. The firm discovered that these jars were produced on August 15, 2013, and were mislabeled; they actually contain Hazelnut Jam. The product is identified by lot code 822713.

The recall is necessary because the Hazelnut Jam contains hazelnuts, which are undeclared on the label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with hazelnut allergies. A total of 91 jars were involved in the recall, with 16 recovered at retail stores.

The product was distributed to 20 retail locations in the San Francisco Bay area. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for lot code 822713 and discontinue use if the product matches the description.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolate La Boulange Soft Caramel, Net WT. 8.4 oz. (238 g); Cooked in small batches in copper pots; all natural La Boulange South San Francisco, CA
Manufacturer
The New French Bakery
Category
Food — Jams and Preserves
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)

  • Lot code 822713

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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