The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0937-2015·Announced 2015-02-04

Market Pantry Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Zachary Confections is recalling Market Pantry Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds because the product contains peanuts that are not declared on the label.

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: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product includes peanuts which are not declared on the label."

Plain-English summary

Zachary Confections, Inc. is recalling Market Pantry Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, 9 oz. The recall involves 21,642 retail pouches with the lot code R4112D and a Best Before Date of 7/4/2015. The product is identified by UPC 085239555644.

The recall was initiated because the product includes peanuts, which are not declared on the label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

The affected product was distributed in Arizona, Colorado, New Hampshire, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Minnesota, Kentucky, Illinois, and Washington. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and lot code. If found, they should not consume the product and should contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Market Pantry Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 oz., UPC 085239555644
Affected units
21,642

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)

  • The recalled lot code is: R4112D Best Before Date: 7/4/2015

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

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