The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1338-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Dark Chocolate Pecans Recalled for Potential Undeclared Tree Nuts and Peanuts

Houston Pecan Company is recalling dark chocolate pecans in 5-pound bags due to potential undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat from allergen cross-contamination. Consumers with allergies should not consume the 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: The recall involves common allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat) that are undeclared on the product label, creating a serious risk of harm to allergic consumers. While no illnesses have been reported, the potential for severe allergic reactions justifies a high-severity rating per the allergen mislabeling criterion.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc is recalling dark chocolate pecans packaged in 5-pound bags. The recall applies to all 5-pound bags purchased prior to May 25, 2023.

The product may contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat due to allergen cross-contamination. These allergens are not declared on the product label, posing a risk to consumers with allergies to any of these ingredients.

The affected product was distributed in Texas and through internet sales. Consumers who have purchased the product should stop consuming it. Anyone with concerns should contact the recalling company or seek medical attention if they have consumed the product and suspect an allergic reaction.

The recalled product

Product
Dark Chocolate Pecans packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Category
Food — Nut Products
Hazard
  • allergen-tree-nuts
  • allergen-peanuts
  • allergen-wheat

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)

  • all 5 pound bags of product purchased prior to 5/25/23

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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