The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0845-2021·Announced 2021-08-11

Dark Chocolate Amaretto Pecans Recalled for Undeclared Almonds

Eillien's Candies is recalling Blain's Farm & Fleet Select Dark Chocolate Amaretto Pecans (12oz.) because the product contains undeclared almonds, which poses an allergen risk to consumers with almond 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 an FDA Class I recall involving allergen mislabeling (undeclared almonds). Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens qualifies as High (score 3), and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, consistent with a theoretical hazard classification.

Plain-English summary

Eillien's Candies, Inc. is recalling Blain's Farm & Fleet Select Dark Chocolate Amaretto Pecans, 12oz. packages due to the presence of undeclared almonds in the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot #T04 with a Best By date of 04/29/22 and UPC 034952824971. A total of 102 packages were distributed to one distribution center located in Iowa.

Almonds are a tree nut allergen that can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The allergen was not declared on the product label, creating a health risk for consumers with almond allergies who may consume the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a known allergy to almonds. Those with questions about this recall should contact the manufacturer or retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Blain's Farm & Fleet Select Dark Chocolate Amaretto Pecans, 12oz.
Manufacturer
Eillien's Candies, Inc.
Hazard
  • allergen-tree-nut
  • allergen-almond
  • undeclared-allergen

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 (3)

  • Lot #: T04
  • Best By 04/29/22
  • UPC 034952824971

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.