The candies contain peanuts, an allergen not listed on the label
March 18, 2014Fannie May Confections Brands is recalling 19 units of its 14.0-oz., rectangle box of spring wrapped assorted chocolates.
The box includes one piece of candy that contains peanuts, a known allergen, not listed among the ingredient on the label.
To date there has been no incidents or reported illnesses.
The product being recalled is a 14.0-oz., rectangular gift box measuring 9 1/2” by 7” in size that contains 24 pieces of assorted chocolates including one caramel/peanut candy. The light purple with spring flowers-wrapped rectangular-shaped box contains an orange-striped band. In the center of the orange-striped band is a white rectangle with a picture of 5 chocolate pieces and the name “Fannie May”, product type “Assorted Chocolates”, and product description “rich dark & milk chocolates & pastels with an assortment of decadent fillings” in brown lettering on the band around the box. Also, the front-bottom of the orange-striped band states “NET WT. 14 OZ. (396g)”. The back of the box has a full nutritional label which also states: “This product has been produced on equipment shared with peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, milk, eggs and wheat”.
The item is identified as SKU #75032 with the UPC number on the label of 0 52745 72804 6. Lot information on this product is 14058 or 14059.
The chocolates were available for sale beginning March 3 by Walgreens, Hallmark Gift Shops, CVS and other independent retailers in Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Arizona.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to dispose of it.
Consumers with questions may call 330-494-0833 Extension 193, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST or email customerservice@fanniemay.com.