Why it was recalled
Firm received report of customer finding the incorrect product in the Caramel Heart box. The product inside was Triple Chocolate Toffee which contains almonds that are not listed in the Caramel Hearts ingredient list.
Product description
MARICH Premium Chocolates; Chocolate Caramel Heart; Our delicious caramel hearts in rich milk and dark chocolate; Net Wt 4.25 oz. (120g) UPC 797817-44440-9
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot 0031711; Best by Date: 9/30/17.
Where it was sold
CA, MN and OK.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1451-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jan 25, 2017
- FDA report date
- Feb 15, 2017
- Quantity
- 30 cases (12 x 4.25 oz. boxes per case)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Marich Confectionery Company, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1451-2017, exactly as published.
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- City
- Hollister
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 76331
- Address
- 2101 Bert Dr
- Code information
- Lot 0031711; Best by Date: 9/30/17.
- Postal code
- 95023-2562
- Report date
- Feb 15, 2017
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1451-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Marich Confectionery Company, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 30 cases (12 x 4.25 oz. boxes per case)
- Termination date
- Mar 20, 2017
- Reason for recall
- Firm received report of customer finding the incorrect product in the Caramel Heart box. The product inside was Triple Chocolate Toffee which contains almonds that are not listed in the Caramel Hearts ingredient list.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- MARICH Premium Chocolates; Chocolate Caramel Heart; Our delicious caramel hearts in rich milk and dark chocolate; Net Wt 4.25 oz. (120g) UPC 797817-44440-9
- Distribution pattern
- CA, MN and OK.
- Recall initiation date
- Jan 25, 2017
- Initial firm notification
- Telephone
- Center classification date
- Feb 8, 2017