The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1323-2019·Announced 2019-05-08

Hercules Candy Company Recalls Cashew Brittle Bits for Undeclared Peanuts

Hercules Candy Company is recalling 15 bags of Cashew Brittle Bits because they may contain undeclared peanuts. Consumers should stop eating the product.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hercules Candy Company is recalling 15 bags of Cashew Brittle Bits in clear 4oz packaging. The product has a Best By date of 07/14/19 and a barcode number of 00369. The recall is being issued because the product may contain undeclared peanuts.

The recalled product was distributed to a retail store in New York, where 9 bags were sold. Additionally, 6 bags were sold online to customers in Nebraska, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Illinois.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop eating it immediately. The presence of undeclared peanuts poses a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

The recalled product

Product
Cashew Brittle Bits in clear 4oz bag with a Best By date of 07/14/19 and barcode number of 00369
Manufacturer
Hercules Candy Company
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)

  • Best By date of 07/14/19

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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