The Tyrone, Pennsylvania-based candy company initiated its recall after discovering that “products containing tree nuts were distributed in packaging that did not disclose the presence of tree nuts.” was gone,” he said in a statement. Notes Posted Friday by the Food and Drug Administration.
“People with allergies or severe sensitivities to tree nuts are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products,” Gardners said. About 4 million Americans are allergic to tree nuts. To Food Allergy Research and Education, Health Advocacy Group.
Gardners cited a temporary glitch in its production and packaging process for the issue and said it has suspended production of the product until the issue is resolved. The company said it has not received any reports of illnesses linked to the recalled products.
Food and Drug Administration
The recalled 1.25-ounce packages were sold by retailers nationwide starting Sept. 1 and through mail orders through Gardners.Candies.com. The candy was packaged in white plastic marked with lot #082725 and has an expiration date of August 27, 2025.
The recalled product was also sold as a Gardner’s Meltaway treat box marked with lot #101625 or #112525. Each was packaged in a typical holiday box with two Cappuccino Meltaway Bars, along with other flavors of bars.
Food and Drug Administration
Those who purchased the recalled holiday candy are asked to contact Gardner’s corporate office for a replacement at 1-800-242-2639, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. call
About 0.5% to 1% of the US population is allergic to tree nuts, including almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts. To American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.
“Reactions to tree nuts can be severe, including life-threatening anaphylaxis, and people with tree nut allergies should have epinephrine available at all times,” the AAAAI said.