The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0731-2014·Announced 2013-12-18

HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Palmer Candy Co is recalling HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters because they contain peanuts but are labeled as not containing them.

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 (peanuts), which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Palmer Candy Co is voluntarily recalling HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, packaged in 9-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers. The recall is due to a mislabeling error where the product, which contains peanuts, was labeled as chocolate covered caramels that do not contain peanuts.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 077232125153 and has a sell-by date of 04/07/14 with code F30202. The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moines, IA. Distribution was made to a distribution center in Iowa.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious, as the undeclared allergen poses a significant health risk.

The recalled product

Product
HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, packaged in 9-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125153), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125150). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moines, IA.
Manufacturer
Palmer Candy Co

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)

  • Sell by 04/07/14 F30202

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Palmer Candy Co 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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