Marich Chocolate Caramel Heart Recalled for Unlabeled Almond Allergen
Marich Confectionery is recalling Chocolate Caramel Hearts because some boxes contained Triple Chocolate Toffee with almonds, which are not listed on the Caramel Heart label.
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 (almonds) on a common allergen, which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Marich Confectionery Company, Inc. is recalling 30 cases of MARICH Premium Chocolates Chocolate Caramel Heart. The recall was initiated after a customer reported finding the incorrect product inside the Caramel Heart box. The product found inside was Triple Chocolate Toffee, which contains almonds that are not listed in the ingredient list for the Caramel Hearts.
The affected product is identified by Lot 0031711 and a best-by date of 9/30/17. The distribution pattern for the recalled product includes California, Minnesota, and Oklahoma.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot and best-by date. If they have the affected product, they should stop consuming it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.
The recalled product
- Product
- MARICH Premium Chocolates; Chocolate Caramel Heart; Our delicious caramel hearts in rich milk and dark chocolate; Net Wt 4.25 oz. (120g) UPC 797817-44440-9
- Manufacturer
- Marich Confectionery Company, Inc.
- 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 (2)
- Lot 0031711
- Best by Date: 9/30/17.
Distribution
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