The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0751-2023·Announced 2023-05-03

Creekside Mallow Mint Marshmallows Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Creekside Mallow Chocolate Chip Mint Marshmallows are recalled due to butterfat in the chocolate chips not being accompanied by a milk declaration in the Contains statement. The product affects 2,800 packages distributed in Washington and poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk). The FDA classified this recall as Class II. No illnesses have been reported, so per the rubric criteria, the maximum score is 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Creekside Mallow LLC is recalling Creekside Mallow Chocolate Chip Mint Marshmallows (3.9 oz pouches, UPC 7 09951 63271 0) distributed in Washington. The recall affects approximately 2,800 packages manufactured in Caldwell, Idaho.

The marshmallows contain butterfat, a milk-derived ingredient, but milk is not declared in the Contains statement on the label. This omission poses a serious risk to consumers with milk allergies who depend on the Contains statement to identify allergens.

Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this product. Recalled packages lack 'Contains: MILK, SOY' in the Contains statement. Consumers with health concerns should contact their healthcare provider or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Creekside Mallow Chocolate Chip Mint Marshmallows, packed in a Stand Up Flexible Pouch (Bag), Net wt. 3.9oz. UPC 7 09951 63271 0. Manufactured by Creekside Mallow LLC Caldwell, ID. www.creeksidemallow.com. The label declares: INGREDIENTS: CORN SYRUP ***SUGAR, WATER, CHOCOLATE CH
Manufacturer
CREEKSIDE MALLOW LLC
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
  • allergen-milk

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)

  • SOY".

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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