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Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate Issues Recall for Allergy Allert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate”
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate of Eureka, California is recalling “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” batch 23194 because they were mis-packaged and are Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars in Ginger Snap wrappers and contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts are at risk of serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” bars were distributed locally to retail accounts in Humboldt Couty, via online/mail orders and through our factory store in Eureka, California.The product comes in a 2 oz wrapped chocolate bar marked with lot number 23194 on the back with an expiration date of 13/JAN/2025 stamped on the back. UPC 858788004495
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was sold to two customers in our factory store who returned it saying it tasted like peanut butter. Any consumers who have concerns relating to an allergic reaction should contact a physician immediately.
Distribution of product from this batch has been suspended and is being recalled.
Consumers who have purchased 2 oz Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate bars are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 707-798-6010. Open weekdays 9-5pm.
Eagle Produce LLC Recalls Whole Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk
Eagle Produce LLC Scottsdale, AZ is initiating a voluntary recall of 6,456 cases of whole cantaloupe with the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella following a test conducted on cantaloupe in a distribution center by the FDA. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and producing more severe illness such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The cantaloupe subject to the recall include:
| Brand | Item Description | UPC number Code | Lot Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | Whole Cantaloupe | 4050 | 797901 |
| Kandy | Whole Cantaloupe | 4050 | 797900 |
| Kandy | Whole Cantaloupe | 4050 | 804918 |
The products were distributed between September 5th -16th in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington D.C. and sold in various retail supermarkets.
No other products or lot code dates are affected by this recall. The company is cooperating with the FDA regarding this recall.
There have been no reported illnesses attributed to the recalled items as of September 27th, 2023
Customers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the products and should dispose of them. Consumers may contact Eagle Produce LLC for further information at 1-800-627-8674 Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5PM PST. Consumers with concerns about an illness from consumption of this product should contact a health care provider.