The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1454-2022·Announced 2022-07-27

Carmel Classic Truffle Recalled for Undeclared Tree Nuts

Queen Bee Gardens recalled Carmel Classic Truffle candies because they may contain undeclared tree nuts (pecans, almonds, coconut, macadamia nuts, and walnuts). Consumers with tree nut allergies should not consume this 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: Tree nuts are a common food allergen, and their undeclared presence in the product creates a risk of allergic reaction for consumers with tree nut allergies. The FDA Class II classification, combined with allergen mislabeling on a common allergen and the absence of any reported illnesses or injuries, warrant a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Queen Bee Gardens, LLC is recalling Carmel Classic Truffle candies (net weight 1.4 oz, PLU code 788394 110005 4) due to the potential presence of undeclared tree nuts: pecans, almonds, coconut, macadamia nuts, and walnuts.

The recall affects approximately 9,308 pieces distributed to ten retail locations owned by Queen Bee Gardens in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, as well as nationwide through internet sales.

Tree nuts are a common food allergen. Consumers with tree nut allergies face a potential allergic reaction if they consume this product. Those who purchased this product and have a tree nut allergy should not eat it.

The recalled product

Product
Carmel Classic Truffle. Net wt. 1.4 oz. PLU Code: 788394 110005 4. Ingredients: Milk chocolate, honey, ivory chocolate, butter (pasteurized cream & salt), cream, non-fat dry milk, caramel flavor, whey, agar, algin & lecithin.
Manufacturer
Queen Bee Gardens, LLC
Category
Food — Chocolate Candy
Hazard
Affected units
9,308

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)

  • None

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 49 recalled by Queen Bee Gardens, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 49 products in this recall →

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