The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0770-2023·Announced 2023-05-10

Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate recalled 17 bags of Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews due to undeclared peanut allergen. The product was distributed to 6 consumers in Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Rhode Island, and Kansas.

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 an FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling involving undeclared peanut, a common allergen. No illnesses or injuries were reported in the source text. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness is classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc. is recalling Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews (16 oz bags, lot 230228HA) due to the presence of undeclared peanut allergen in the product. The recall was initiated on April 7, 2023, as a voluntary action by the manufacturer.

The affected product was distributed to 6 consumers across Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Rhode Island, and Kansas. A total of 17 bags were distributed before the recall was initiated.

Consumers with a peanut allergy who purchased this product should not consume it. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall. The recall was terminated on September 13, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Wilbur¿ Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Net Wt.16 oz (1 LB) 454g Packaged in plastic bag
Manufacturer
Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc.
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • mis-labeling

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 230228HA

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • FL
  • KS
  • MN
  • NJ
  • OH
  • RI

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