Mehlenbacher's Taffy strawberry lemonade recalled for undeclared milk allergen
Mehlenbacher's Taffy strawberry lemonade is being recalled due to an undeclared milk allergen. Consumers with milk allergies are at risk.
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, a common food allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, making this a theoretical hazard that meets the criteria for allergen mislabeling on common allergens.
Plain-English summary
Mehlenbacher's Taffy is recalling approximately 18,000 pieces of strawberry lemonade flavored taffy due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.
The affected product is sold in boxes containing 36 pieces of 1.25 oz taffy, individually cello wrapped, with UPC code 022099174035. The undeclared milk allergen poses a health risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a milk allergy. Those with the affected taffy should discard it or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.
Distribution details are currently being determined by the firm and will be provided as additional information becomes available.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mehlenbacher's Taffy, 1.25 oz per piece, 36 pieces/box, cello wrapped. Strawberry lemonade UPC 022099174035. Storage in a cool dry place.
- Manufacturer
- Mehlenbacher's Taffy
- Category
- Food — Candy / Confectionery
- Affected units
- 18,000
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)
- Strawberry lemonade code: 022099174035
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Mehlenbacher's Taffy 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.
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