The product contains almonds, an allergen not listed on the label
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Figi's Companies of Marshfield, Wis., is recalling 8-oz packages of Classic Marzipan.
The product contains almonds, an allergen not listed on the label. People who are allergic to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume them.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recalled product, which was distributed nationwide through mail orders and at one retail outlet, comes in a kraft colored corrugated container with red printed decorations including the Figi's Logo.
It is labeled with a white and red product label in the upper right hand corner that identifies the item as 100-0034-200 "Classic Marzipan" and has a code date in a smaller yellow box in the lower left hand corner of that label. The code date will read either "5 190", "5 194", "5 253" or "5 328." The product itself is contained within a gold foil covered paperboard tray with a clear acetate cover.
The package includes Figi's Special Gift Notice/Product Guarantee that is preprinted on the reverse side with the Nutritional Facts Panel for "Assorted Fruit Shaped Marzipan" and identified with the part number 380-0034-515. The shipping container also contains a promotional coupon for a discount on a future order.
Consumers who have purchased or received the recalled product as a gifts should return it to Figi's for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-437-3817 Monday - Saturday, 7AM - 5:30PM (CST).