Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds Recalled for Undeclared Wheat and Dyes
The Henry Gonsalves Co. is recalling Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds because the product contains undeclared wheat and artificial dyes.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 (undeclared wheat) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
The Henry Gonsalves Co. is recalling Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds, Net Wt. 12 oz., distributed by The Gonsalves Company in Smithfield, RI. The recall involves 75 cases of the product, identified by UPC number 20539-64550.
The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared wheat, Red #3, Red #40, Blue #1, and Yellow #6. These ingredients were not listed on the product label.
The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. All product distributed prior to December 12, 2016, is subject to the recall. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds, Net Wt. 12 oz. Distributed by The Gonsalves Company, Smithfield, RI 02917 UPC number 20539-64550
- Manufacturer
- The Henry Gonsalves Co.
- Category
- Food — Nuts / Confectionery
- Affected units
- 75
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 (2)
- All product distributed prior to Dec 12
- 2106
Distribution
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