The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2867-2015·Announced 2015-08-05

Atkins Recalls Chocolate Peanut Candies Due to Potential Mislabeling

Atkins Nutritionals is voluntarily recalling cases of Chocolate Peanut Candies because they may contain chocolate candies with peanut candy sachets.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a voluntary precautionary measure regarding product composition, fitting the criteria for moderate severity without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of cases of Atkins Chocolate Peanut Candies. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain Atkins Chocolate Candies that have sachets of Atkins Peanut Candies.

The affected product is identified by UPC code 637480075770. The recall involves 5,846 cases distributed to various states across the United States, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC code and lot numbers listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Atkins Chocolate Peanut Candies 5 ct. Case - UPC code 637480075770
Affected units
5,846

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 (12)

  • Atkins Chocolate Peanut Candies
  • 5 ct. - Case
  • UPC Code 637480075770
  • Lot Numbers: A5118139439C
  • A5119139439A
  • B
  • C
  • A5120139439A
  • Best Before Date: April 28 2016
  • April 29
  • 2016
  • April 30

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Atkins Indiana Distribution Center 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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Same manufacturer · Atkins Indiana Distribution Center

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