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Heritage Candy recalls First Street Dark Chocolate Nonpareils: label issue

June 5, 2019 · Heritage Candy 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 recallCustomer discovered that some bags of dark chocolate non pareils contain dark chocolate almonds.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Heritage Candy
Location
Commerce, CA
Reported by FDA
June 5, 2019
Recall started
May 1, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Supplements and infant formula
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.

  • First Street Dark Chocolate Nonpareils; 12 oz. stand up re-sealable plastic bags. Ingredients: Sweet Chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, butter oil, soy lecithin, vanilla extract) seeds (sugar, cornstarch). Contains: milk, soy. Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and egg. Distributed by American Foods Trading, Los Angeles, CA
    Quantity: 197 units
    Codes: ¿ 872020 ¿ 9262020

Where it was distributed

AZ, CA. NV

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?

Heritage Candy recalled 1 product, including First Street Dark Chocolate Nonpareils; 12 oz. stand up re-sealable plastic bags. Ingredients: Sweet Chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor….

Why was it recalled?

Customer discovered that some bags of dark chocolate non pareils contain dark chocolate almonds.

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?

AZ, CA. NV

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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