The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1266-2024·Announced 2024-06-05

Ganache chocolate boxes recalled for undeclared coconut allergen

Maribel's Sweets, Inc. is recalling 2pc signature Ganache boxes nationwide due to undeclared coconut allergen. Consumers with coconut 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 meets the High severity criterion for allergen mislabeling of a common allergen (coconut) without any reported illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Maribel's Sweets, Inc. is recalling 4011 boxes of 2pc signature Ganache chocolates due to the presence of undeclared coconut.

The product contains coconut, which is not declared on the package label. This poses a risk to consumers with coconut allergies, who may experience allergic reactions if they consume the product.

The affected product was distributed nationwide through e-commerce and retail stores in New York. Affected lot numbers include 07324, 07424, 07824, 07924, 08024, 08124, 08524, 08624, 08724, 08824, 09224, 09324, 08424, 08524, 09924, 10024, 10124, 10224, 10624, 10824, 10724, 10924, 11324, 11424, 11524, 12024, 12124, 12224, and 12324 (UPC 858289000101).

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a coconut allergy should discontinue use immediately and contact Maribel's Sweets, Inc. for further information.

The recalled product

Product
2. 2pc signature Ganache box
Manufacturer
Maribel's Sweets, Inc.
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
Affected units
4,011

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 (20)

  • Lot/Unit Numbers: 07324
  • 07424
  • 07824
  • 07924
  • 08024
  • 08124
  • 08524
  • 08624
  • 08724
  • 08824
  • 09224
  • 09324
  • 08424
  • 09924
  • 10024
  • 10124
  • 10224
  • 10624
  • 10824
  • 10724

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Maribel's Sweets, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 9 products in this recall →

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