The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0811-2025·Announced 2025-06-04

Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Macadamias Recalled for Undeclared Almond and Cashew

Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias recalled for undeclared almond and cashew allergens. The recall affects specific lot numbers distributed across multiple states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, the highest severity classification. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls receive a Critical rating.

Plain-English summary

Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias, a snack product packaged in 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce flexible pouches, is being recalled due to the presence of undeclared almond and cashew allergens. While the product label declares Tree Nuts (Macadamia), Milk, and Soy, it does not disclose the presence of almond and cashew.

The recall impacts two product sizes with specific lot numbers and best-by dates. The 0.6-ounce bags (UPC 0 72992 05464 4) include lot numbers K5069C1 and K5069C2, with a best-by date of October 2026. The 4-ounce bags (UPC 0 72992 05556 6) include lot numbers B4339E1 and B4340E1, with a best-by date of July 2026. Both products were distributed by Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp., based in Kea'au, Hawaii.

The recalled product has been distributed across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Guam. The recall affects 133 cases of 0.6-ounce bags and 4,165 cases of 4-ounce bags.

Consumers who have purchased affected products should not consume them and should discard the product or return it to the point of sale. Consumers with tree nut allergies who have consumed the product and experience allergic reactions should contact their healthcare provider. For more information, consumers can visit the FDA website or report adverse events to the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias product is a snack product and packaged in 0.6oz and 4oz plastic flexible pouch. Dist. By Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. Kea au, Hawaii 96749, USA. Label declares Contains: Tree Nuts (Macadamia), Milk and Soy. Each master case contains
Manufacturer
HAWAIIAN HOST CANDIES OF LA INC
Hazard
  • allergen-almond
  • allergen-cashew

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 (14)

  • 5 (2024)
  • 069 (Julian date
  • March 10
  • 2025)
  • C (Line)
  • 1 or 2 (Shift) B (Biscomerica)
  • 4 (2024)
  • 339 (Julian date
  • Dec 4
  • E (Line)
  • 1 (Shift) B (Biscomerica)
  • 340 (Julian date
  • Dec 5
  • 1 (Shift)

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • HI
  • IL
  • ME
  • MI
  • NJ
  • OR
  • PA
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI