The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1576-2013·Announced 2013-07-03

See's Candies Recalls Dark and Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins for Allergen Risk

See's Candies is recalling 4,700 pounds of dark and milk chocolate covered raisins due to potential nut and egg residue.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling or potential cross-contact with common allergens (nuts and eggs), which fits the High severity criterion for allergen mislabeling on common allergens.

Plain-English summary

See's Candies Inc. is recalling 4,700 pounds of dark and milk chocolate covered raisins. The recall is due to the potential presence of nuts and/or nut and egg residue in the product. The affected items are sold in 8 oz (227 g) clear plastic packages or purchased by the customer at the counter in See's Stores.

The product was distributed to 240 stores, 10 See's licensees nationwide, and 6 international retail stores. All lots are affected. The product contains raisins, sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, butter (milk), vanilla, soy lecithin, dextrin, and confectionery glaze, and may contain traces of eggs, tree nuts, and peanuts.

Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with allergies to nuts or eggs should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
See's Dark Raisins: Ingredients: Raisins, Sugar,chocolate, cocoa butter, butter (milk), vanilla, soy lecithin, Dextrin, Confectionery glaze. May contain traces of eggs, tree nuts and peanuts. Sold in Net Wt. 8 oz (227 g) clear plastic packages or purchased by customer at
Manufacturer
See's Candies Inc.
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard

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)

  • All lots.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by See's Candies Inc. 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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