The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1535-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

Caramel Factory Recalls Chocolate Cashew Clusters for Undeclared Allergens

The Caramel Factory is recalling white and dark chocolate cashew clusters because they contain undeclared milk and soy.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are scored as Severe (4) or Critical (5); without reported fatalities, it is Severe.

Plain-English summary

The Caramel Factory, LLC. is recalling white and dark chocolate cashew clusters. The recall was initiated because the products contain undeclared allergens, specifically milk and soy (soybean oil and/or soy lecithin). The recall also covers candy, baked goods, and caramel icing produced by the company.

The affected products were distributed in Batesville, Mississippi, for retail items. Caramel icing was distributed in Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Arkansas. The source text does not specify lot numbers, expiration dates, or the total number of units recalled.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact The Caramel Factory, LLC. for further instructions or a refund. Individuals with allergies to milk or soy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any of the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
white and dark chocolate cashew clusters

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 in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 26 recalled by The Caramel Factory, 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 26 products in this recall →