The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2172-2017·Announced 2017-05-10

Nassau Candy Recalls Pomegranate Cranberries for Undeclared Almonds

Nassau Candy is recalling H.E. B. brand Pomegranate Infused Cranberries Covered in Dark Chocolate because the product may contain undeclared almonds.

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: "The product may contain undeclared almonds."

Plain-English summary

Nassau Candy is voluntarily recalling H.E. B. brand Pomegranate Infused Cranberries Covered in Dark Chocolate, 8 oz. bags. The recall was initiated because the product may contain undeclared almonds, which is a significant food allergen.

The affected product is identified by the UPC code 041220985883 and has a best-by date of 02/27/18. A total of 2,616 bags were distributed in Texas.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
H.E. B. brand Pomegranate Infused Cranberries COVERED IN Dark Chocolate, NET WT. 8 OZ. (227g), UPC CODE 041220985883
Manufacturer
Nassau Candy

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)

  • BEST BY 02/27/18

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Nassau Candy

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