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Gertrude Hawk Chocolates recalls R.H. Macy & Co. Milk Chocolate Butter Almond Toffee and 3 more: label issue

June 26, 2019 · Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallProducts containing almonds and pecans were distributed in packaging that was mislabeled and did not reveal the presence of almonds and pecans.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Location
Throop, PA
Reported by FDA
June 26, 2019
Recall started
December 13, 2018
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
Labeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • R.H. Macy & Co. Milk Chocolate Butter Almond Toffee, 6 oz. 1 unit per package, oval metal tin canister, 6 units per case,
    Quantity: 11,250 Units
    Codes: Lot Codes: 18218463730, 18277463730, 18278463730, 18279463730 All Best Buy Dates; UPC: 7 20227 46373 9
  • R.H. Macy & Co. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, 7 oz. 1 unit per package, oval metal tin canister, 6 units per case,
    Quantity: 8,304 Units
    Codes: Lot Codes: 18218463740, 18254463740, 18255463740, 18257463740, 18260463740,18261463740, 18262463740, 18263463740, 18264463740 All Best Buy Dates; UPC: 7 20227 46374 6
  • R.H. Macy & Co. Milk Chocolate Covered Pecan Caramel Clusters, 7oz 1 unit per package, oval metal tin canister, 6 units per case
    Quantity: 10,848 Units
    Codes: Lot Codes: 18218463750, 18271463750, 18272463750, 18273463750, 18275463750, 18276463750 All Best Buy Dates; UPC: 7 20227 46375 3
  • R.H. Macy & Co. Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels, 8 oz 1 unit per package, oval metal tin canister, 6 units per case
    Quantity: 5,178 Units
    Codes: Lot Codes: 18218465790, 18274465790, 18275465790 All Best Buy Dates; UPC: 7 20227 46579 5

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed nationwide, including Hawaii and Guam, in a limited distribution through Macys retail stores and mail order.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates recalled 4 products, including R.H. Macy & Co. Milk Chocolate Butter Almond Toffee, 6 oz. 1 unit per package, oval metal tin canister, 6 units per case,.

Why was it recalled?

Products containing almonds and pecans were distributed in packaging that was mislabeled and did not reveal the presence of almonds and pecans.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Product was distributed nationwide, including Hawaii and Guam, in a limited distribution through Macys retail stores and mail order.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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