The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1061-2022·Announced 2022-05-25

Milk and Dark Chocolate Caramels Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

R & S Roberts Enterprises is recalling Milk & Dark Chocolate Caramels because soy lecithin is not declared on the label despite being present from the canola oil spray used during manufacturing. Consumers with soy allergies should not consume this product.

What this means for you

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 recall involves undeclared soy lecithin, a common food allergen, on a packaged food product intended for consumer purchase. Allergen mislabeling of common allergens without reported illness meets the criteria for High (Score 3) severity.

Plain-English summary

R & S Roberts Enterprises, Inc. is recalling Milk & Dark Chocolate Caramels that were manufactured on March 22, 2022. The recalled product is packaged in bulk with 48 pieces per package and UPC 7 82565 11712 5.

The caramels were made using canola oil spray as a releasing agent during production. This spray contains soy lecithin, a common food allergen. However, the finished product labels do not declare the presence of soy, creating a safety risk for consumers with soy allergies.

The recalled products were distributed to the firm's stores in Washington.

Consumers with soy allergies should not consume this product. If you have purchased this product and have a soy allergy, discard it or return it to the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Milk & Dark Chocolate Caramels. Chocolate coated caramels packaged in bulk and distributed in bulk to the firm's stores in a bin. UPC 7 82565 11712 5.
Manufacturer
R & S Roberts Enterprises, Inc.
Category
Food — Chocolate / Confectionery
Hazard
  • allergen-soy
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • Manufacture date: 03/22/2022 Tracking By Manufacture Date: 03/22/2022

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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