The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0864-2022·Announced 2022-03-23

Albanese Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans recalled due to undeclared peanut allergen

Albanese Confectionery is recalling specific lots of its Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean tubs due to undeclared peanut allergen. Consumers with peanut allergies who purchased this product should not consume it.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the undeclared peanut allergen poses a significant and credible health risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

Plain-English summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. is recalling its Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean product, which is packaged in 9-ounce plastic tubs (12 tubs per case). The recall affects 756 tubs with lot number LB1111514X1 (item number 63143, UPC 634418621436). The product was distributed through a single distribution center in Indiana.

The recall was issued because the product contains undeclared peanut allergen. This poses a serious health risk to consumers with peanut allergies who may consume the product without awareness of the allergen's presence.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it, particularly those with peanut allergies. If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase for a refund or discard it. If you have concerns about your health or have already consumed the product and experience allergic symptoms, consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Albanese Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean packaged into 9oz plastic tubs 12 tubs per case
Manufacturer
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • allergen-undeclared

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 No. LB1111514X1 Item No. 63143 UPC Code 634418621436

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • IN