Candy Place Chocolate Santas — Class I food recall F-1438-2014
Terminated recall by Giant Eagle, reported 2014-01-29, distributed in MD, OH, PA. Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Santas do not declare the peanut allergen ingredient on the primary package
| Recall number | F-1438-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-12-27 |
| Classified | 2014-01-23 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-01-29 |
| Terminated | 2015-09-02 |
| Distributed | MD, OH, PA |
| Quantity | 1,372 units |
| Reason classes | undeclared allergen, labeling |
| Allergens | peanut |
| Lot numbers | 309 |
Product
Candy Place Chocolate Santas, in 11 oz clear plastic bags, individually wrapped assortment of double chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter flavored chocolates, distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA. Ingredients: Sugar, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (Palm kernel, coconut, and/or palm), cocoa (processed with alkali) whey, lactose, skim milk, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor).
Reason for recall
Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Santas do not declare the peanut allergen ingredient on the primary package label. Also, the caramel variety ingredient statement was not included in the finished product label.
Machine access
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