The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0857-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Makana Brownie Boxes Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Big Island Candies is recalling Makana Brownie Assortment Boxes distributed in Hawaii due to undeclared peanut allergen and potentially wrong products in some boxes, posing serious risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall. Undeclared peanut allergen on a food product presents a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences for consumers with peanut allergies, including severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.

Plain-English summary

Big Island Candies, Inc. is recalling Makana Brownie Assortment Boxes due to an undeclared peanut allergen and potentially wrong products in affected boxes. The recalled product is a brownie assortment containing golden macadamia nut brownies, milk chocolate-covered macadamia nut brownies, and dark chocolate-covered macadamia nut brownies made in Hawaii.

The recall affects batch code RFFIC 326760 distributed in Hawaii. The product may contain peanuts without proper declaration on packaging, which poses a serious risk to consumers with peanut allergies who could experience severe allergic reactions.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it if they have a peanut allergy. Affected consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has consumed the product and suspects an allergic reaction should contact a healthcare provider immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Makana Brownie Assortment Box Golden Macadamia Nut Brownie Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nut Brownie Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nut Brownie Made in Hawaii by Big Island Candies, Inc. Hilo Flagship Retail Gift Shop and Factory Big Island of Hawaii Ala Moana Center Street
Manufacturer
Big Island Candies, Inc.
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • wrong-product-packaging

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)

  • batch code RFFIC 326760

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • HI