The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1985-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Wegmans Milk Chocolate Sucker Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Landies Candies is recalling Wegmans Milk Chocolate Suckers because they contain undeclared peanuts. The product was distributed in the New York region.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Contains Undeclared Peanuts"

Plain-English summary

Landies Candies, Inc. is recalling 72 units of Wegmans Milk Chocolate Sucker, NET WT 3 OZ. The product is shipped in a carton labeled as WEGMANS SWISS RECIPE Milk Chocolate Big Ear Bunny Sucker (3 oz 36 count case). The individual product features a lavender label and is packaged in a 3-oz. clear plastic flow wrap.

The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared peanuts. This is a significant allergen hazard for consumers with peanut allergies. The affected lot number is 35016, with a best-by date of 9-15-2017.

The product was distributed in the New York region through Wegman's Stores. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and best-by date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Milk Chocolate Sucker, NET WT 3 OZ. The product is shipped within a carton labeled with an orange label as WEGMANS SWISS RECIPE Milk Chocolate Big Ear Bunny Sucker (3 oz 36 count case). The individual product contains a lavender label and read Wegmans Milk Chocolate…
Affected units
72

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)

  • Lot #35016 Best by 9-15-2017

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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