The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0846-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

Arnold's Candies Wintergreen Puffs Recalled for Missing Color Additives on Label

Arnold's Candies Wintergreen Puffs are being recalled because the label failed to list Yellow #5 and Blue #1. The product was distributed in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding color additives. Per the rubric, minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls without reported illness are rated as Moderate.

Plain-English summary

Dauphin Holdings, Inc. DBA Arnold's Candies is recalling 100 cases of Arnold's Candies Wintergreen Puffs, 6 oz bags. The recall was initiated after the New York State Department of Agriculture & Marketing notified the firm that the product label failed to include the colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1.

The affected product is identified by UPC 0 73629 00308 0, Best By date 07/11/14, and lot code 06282012. The product was shipped to New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the missing color additives. The source text does not specify further consumer actions or report any illnesses or injuries associated with this labeling error.

The recalled product

Product
Arnold's Candies Handmade Since 1953 www.arnoldscandies.com Wintergreen Puffs***INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Cream of Tarter, Artificial Flavoring and Coloring WARNING: Manufactured in a facility that also handles peanuts NET WT 6 oz (170g) 0 73629 00308 0 931 High Grove Blvd Akron, OH 4

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 (2)

  • UPC 0 73629 00308 0
  • Best By: 07/11/14(19)1 lot code 06282012

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Dauphin Holdings, Inc. DBA Arnolds Candies under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Dauphin Holdings, Inc. DBA Arnolds Candies

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