The product contains peanuts, an allergen not listed on the label
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Fannie May Confections Brands is recalling 12,000 units of its 4-oz., red heart-shaped gift box of assorted chocolates.
The box includes one piece of candy that contains peanuts, an allergen not declared in the list of ingredients.
To date there has been one reported incident of an individual with an allergic reaction who was treated and released from further medical care.
No other products from Fannie May Chocolates are affected
The product being recalled is a 4.0 oz., red heart-shaped gift box measuring 5 1/4” by 5 ½” in size that contains 8 pieces of assorted chocolates including one caramel/peanut candy. The red heart-shaped box has a rose motif foil paper with the name “Fannie May” in silver lettering along the right side of the box and a label in the upper left stating “Fannie May Assorted Chocolates NET WT. 4 oz. 113g.” The back of the box has a full nutritional label which also states: “This product has been produced on equipment shared with peanuts, treenuts, soybean, milk, eggs and wheat”.
The item is identified as SKU #77202 with the UPC number on the label of 0 52745 96000 2. Lot information on this product is 13344, 13345, 13361, 14010, and 14014.
The recalled products were available for sale beginning January 10, 2014, in up to 450 drug stores, grocery stores and gift shops in Midwestern states including Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Indiana. Retailers that sold the product include -- but are not limited to -- Walgreens, Hallmark Gift Shops, Jewel Grocers and other independent retailers. The gift box was not available nor offered for sale in any of the 100+ Fannie May retail stores, or through the Fannie May website.
Consumers who purchased the recalled products should dispose of it.
Consumers with questions may contact customer service at 330-494-0833 Extension 193, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST, or by email at customerservice@fanniemay.com.