Sugarfina Chocolate Malt Balls Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts
Sugarfina, LLC is recalling Chocolate Malt Balls because they contain undeclared peanuts, a major food allergen.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Undeclared peanuts are a major allergen that can cause severe reactions.
Plain-English summary
Sugarfina, LLC is voluntarily recalling 742 units of Sugarfina Chocolate Malt Balls (UPC Code 840278113565, SKU K1159). The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared peanuts, which is a significant food safety hazard for individuals with peanut allergies.
The affected product was distributed in the United States to Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. The product was also distributed to Canada.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and SKU listed above. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The recall was initiated on April 1, 2016, and was terminated on January 27, 2017.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sugarfina Chocolate Malt Balls UPC Code 840278113565 SKU K1159
- Manufacturer
- Sugarfina, LLC
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
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)
- N/A
Distribution
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