The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1403-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Bee International Recalls Sweet Spots Candy for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Bee International is recalling Sweet Spots Candy because it contains an undeclared egg allergen. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

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 agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Bee International is recalling Sweet Spots Candy because it has undeclared egg allergen."

Plain-English summary

Bee International, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Sweet Spots Candy, 2oz. packages, because the product contains an undeclared egg allergen. The recall involves 4,481 cases of the candy, which were distributed nationwide in the United States and Canada. The affected products can be identified by manufacturing codes 2158613 (manufactured on the 158th day of 2012) and 2335613 (manufactured on the 335th day of 2012). The product UPC is 0-73563-00471-6.

Consumers with a known egg allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming the recalled candy. Individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider. Consumers can check their inventory for the specific manufacturing codes listed above to determine if they possess the affected product.

The recalled product

Product
Candy Sweet Spots, 2oz. (3 display packages/case; 12-2oz packages/display case). UPC 0-73563-00471-6
Affected units
4,481

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Bee International, Inc.

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