The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0988-2023·Announced 2023-06-21

Hu Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate recalled for undeclared tree nuts

HU PRODUCTS is recalling Hu Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate bars nationwide because they may contain undeclared tree nuts, which pose a risk to consumers with tree-nut allergies.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving undeclared allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (tree nuts). No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness scores 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

HU PRODUCTS is recalling Hu Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate bars due to the potential presence of undeclared tree nuts. The recalled product includes 363 cases (52,272 individual bars) distributed nationwide with lot code L2343C and a best-by date of December 9, 2024 (UPC: 850180006206).

Tree nuts are a common allergen. The undeclared presence of tree nuts poses a risk to consumers with tree-nut allergies. Individuals with tree-nut allergies should not consume this product.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase or discard it. Anyone who experiences symptoms of an allergic reaction after consuming this product should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Hu Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate bar
Manufacturer
HU PRODUCTS

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)

  • L2343C best by 2024-12-09 UPC Codes: 850180006206

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · HU PRODUCTS

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