The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1853-2013·Announced 2013-09-04

See's Candies Recalls Dark Chocolate Blueberries Due to Missing Milk Labeling

See's Candies is recalling Dark Chocolate Blueberries because milk was omitted from the ingredient list. The product was distributed in the US, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric, due to the risk of serious adverse health consequences from allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

See's Candies Inc. is recalling 8,327 lbs of Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries in 8 oz. clear plastic packages. The recall was initiated after an investigation into a consumer complaint revealed that milk had been erroneously omitted from the ingredient statement of the product.

The affected product was distributed through See's retail stores, licensees, and mail order in the United States, as well as in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The specific product codes are 8 oz UPC 737666094479, Stock boxes SKU 9458, and KSU 9447.

Consumers should check their pantries for this product and stop consuming it if they have a milk allergy or sensitivity. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
See's Candies, Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries; 8 oz. clear plastic packages. See's Candies Inc./See's Candy Shops Inc: South San Francisco, CA 94080/Los Angeles, CA 90016
Manufacturer
See's Candies Inc.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.