Dark Chocolate Malt Balls recalled for undeclared peanuts
DSD Merchandisers is recalling Dark Chocolate Malt Balls because some containers were filled with Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter malt balls instead, creating a risk for consumers with peanut allergies who may not be aware of the peanut content.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall involving allergen mislabeling of a common allergen (peanuts). The hazard presents a direct risk of serious allergic reaction to sensitive consumers who purchased the product under the belief it did not contain peanuts.
Plain-English summary
DSD Merchandisers, Inc. is recalling Dark Chocolate Malt Balls (9 oz./255g, UPC 6 5143370179 0) with a best-before date of 3/1/2022 distributed in California and Hawaii. The recall was initiated after customers reported that product labeled as Dark Chocolate Malt Balls contained Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter malt balls instead, with peanuts not declared on the label.
The mislabeled product poses a serious health risk to consumers with peanut allergies. People who purchased this product believing it contained only dark chocolate malt balls may consume it without realizing it contains peanuts, potentially triggering severe allergic reactions.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it if they have a peanut allergy or know of family members with peanut allergies. If you have purchased this product, check the UPC code and best-before date. Anyone who has consumed the product and experienced an allergic reaction should seek medical attention.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dark Chocolate Malt Balls in plastic container; 9 oz./ 255g UPC: 6 5143370179 0 Packed on the same equipment as products that contain milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy. Distributed by DSD Merchandisers, Inc., Livermore, CA 64551
- Manufacturer
- DSD Merchandisers, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
- Affected units
- 252
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)
- Best Before 3/1/2022
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