The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1487-2023·Announced 2023-09-06

Mehlenbacher's Watermelon Taffy recalled for undeclared milk allergen

Mehlenbacher's Taffy in Watermelon flavor is being recalled due to undeclared milk allergen in the product. Consumers with milk 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: FDA Class II recall for undeclared milk allergen, which is a common allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per rubric criteria, allergen mislabeling without reported illness scores as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Mehlenbacher's Taffy in Watermelon flavor (1.25 oz pieces, 36 per box, UPC 022099174004) is being recalled because it contains milk that is not declared on the packaging. The product is cello wrapped and intended for storage in a cool dry place.

The recall was issued because milk is not listed on the product label. For consumers with milk allergies, consumption of this product could pose a health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified this as a Class II recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Additional information about the distribution of this product will be provided as it becomes available from the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Mehlenbacher's Taffy, 1.25 oz per piece, 36 pieces/box, cello wrapped. Watermelon UPC 022099174004. Storage in a cool dry place.
Manufacturer
Mehlenbacher's Taffy
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard
  • allergen-milk

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)

  • Watermelon code: 022099174004

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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