The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1315-2019·Announced 2019-05-08

Fannie May Pixies Recalled for Missing Pecan Allergen Labeling

Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc. is recalling Pixies Caramel and Pecan Clusters because the outer holiday wrap fails to declare pecans, a major allergen.

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 for pecans, a common allergen, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc. is recalling 173,076 boxes of Fannie May Pixies, Caramel and Pecan Clusters covered in Milk Chocolate (14 oz. boxes). The recall is due to a labeling error on the product's outer holiday wrap. The information panel on the wrap does not declare that pecans are in the product, although the actual box underneath the wrapping correctly lists pecans as an ingredient.

The affected product was distributed to customers in 10 states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, Washington, Texas, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Kentucky, and Florida. The recall includes specific lot numbers ranging from 17352 1 to 18331 1.

Consumers with this product should check the outer holiday wrap for the missing pecan declaration. Individuals with a pecan allergy should avoid consuming the product if the outer wrap does not list pecans, even if the inner box does. The FDA has not reported any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Fannie May Pixies , Caramel and Pecan Clusters covered in Milk Chocolate 14 oz. Box - 12 units per case

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 numbers: 17352 1
  • 18262 2
  • 18263 2
  • 18291 1
  • 18291 2
  • 18293 2
  • 18295 2
  • 18298 2
  • 18303 1
  • 18303 2
  • 18304 2
  • 18305 1
  • 18305 2
  • 18306 2
  • 18307 1
  • 18307 2
  • 18309 2
  • 18310 1
  • 18310 2
  • 18311 2

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: