The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0751-2018·Announced 2018-02-14

Palmer Candy Recalls Sea Salt Caramel Hearts Due to Undeclared Peanut

Palmer and Company is recalling Sea Salt Caramel Hearts because a peanut was found on the packaging. Peanuts are not listed on the label.

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 (peanut), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Palmer and Company is recalling 63 cases of Sea Salt Caramel Hearts, Net Wt 12 OZ (340 g), due to an undeclared peanut allergen. The product is identified by UPC 77232-17091 and a Best By date of 12/28/18.

During the packaging process, the firm observed a peanut stuck to the outside of a caramel heart. Because peanuts are not declared on the product label, the presence of the peanut poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

The product was distributed to one distribution center, which further distributed it to retail stores in Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Consumers should check their pantries for this product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sea Salt Caramel Hearts, Net Wt 12 OZ (340 g), Made by Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa. UPC 77232-17091
Manufacturer
Palmer and Company
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard
Affected units
63

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 12/28/18

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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