The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1188-2017·Announced 2017-01-18

Charles Chocolates Toffee Chocolate Macadamia Recalled for Hazelnut Mislabeling

Charles Chocolates is recalling Toffee Chocolate Macadamia products due to a consumer complaint that the items contained hazelnuts instead of macadamia nuts.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (hazelnuts instead of macadamia), which falls under the 'High' severity criterion for common allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Chocolate Holdings Inc. DBA Charles Chocolates is voluntarily recalling 4 cases of Toffee Chocolate Macadamia, 6.2 oz. (180 grams) packages. The recall was initiated after the company received a consumer complaint stating that the product contained hazelnuts instead of macadamia nuts.

The affected product is identified by Lot Code 324 and an expiration date of 6/2017. The product was distributed only in San Francisco, Alameda, and San Mateo counties in California.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and expiration date. If they have the affected product, they should stop consuming it and contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Charles Chocolates Toffee Chocolate Macadamia; NET WT. 6.2 oz .(180 grams) UPC: 8 59033 00440 6 Charles Chocolates, San Francisco, CA
Manufacturer
Chocolate Holdings Inc. DBA Charles Chocolates
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard

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 Code: 324 Expiration date 6/2017

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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