MARY ANN'S Chocolates Signature Assortment,May Contain Sugar, Chocolate, But...

FDA Recall #F-1652-2014 — Class II — January 27, 2014

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-1652-2014
Date InitiatedJanuary 27, 2014
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmSavory Foods, Inc.
LocationGrand Rapids, MI

Product Description

MARY ANN'S Chocolates Signature Assortment,May Contain Sugar, Chocolate, Butter, Corn Syrup, Assorted Fruit and Nuts, Coconut, Vegetable Oil, Egg or Vegetable Albumen , Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors and Certified Food Colors. Fruits Contain Sulfur Dioxide, Savory Foods, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49507 SIGNATURE ASSORTMENT 5PC, 3 oz UPC 733549030336 SIGNATURE ASSORTMENT 12PC-7OZ PINK BOX UPC 733549030343 CANDY-8OZ HEART BOXED ASSORTED CHOCOLATES 14.0 0Z BOX M CHOCOLATES SIGNATURE ASSORTMENT 13.0 OZ BOX M CHOCOLATES GRAND TRUFFLE ASSORTMENT 14 oz asstd UPC 733549030350 19 oz asstd UPC 733549030367 25 oz asstd UPC 733549030442 CANDY-CANDY-CANDY-GRAND TRUFFLE ASSTD 4 PC CANDY-GRAND TRUFFLE ASSTD 9 PC CANDY-ASSORTED SNAPPERS 5PC-5OZ PINK BOX Pictured Label placard on all boxes, all varieties: Mary Ann's Chocolates Signature Assortment: Lemon Creme Milk; Cherry Cordial Milk Raspberry Cream Milk, Tiramisu Truffle Dark, Caramel Milk/Dark Raspberry Truffle Dark, Almond Cluster Milk/Dark Chocolate; Coconut Cluster Milk, Chocolate Insanity Truffle Dark, Peanut Cluster Milk, Coconut Creme Milk, Maple Cream Milk, Pecan Cluster Milk, Irish Creme Truffle Dark

Reason for Recall

The ingredient panel for assorted chocolates did not identify peanuts and specific tree nuts (almond, walnut, pecan, pistachio, cashew, macadamia and coconut). The source of lecithin was not identified as soy and lakes yellow 5, lakes yellow 6, red 3, red 40 and blue lake 1 were not identified as ingredients.

Classification

Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Distribution Pattern

Michigan, Vermont, California, Georgia

Product Quantity

~3424 all varieties

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

No manufacturing codes

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

In most cases, yes. Retailers are typically notified to accept returns of recalled products and issue refunds, regardless of whether you have a receipt. Check with the store where you purchased the item. Some manufacturers also offer direct refunds — contact the recalling firm using the information in the official recall notice. If you purchased the product online, contact the retailer's customer service with your order number. In either case, you generally do not need original packaging, though retaining the product label with the lot code or UPC can speed up the process.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.