An intermittent ingredient statement labeling error by the firm's label printing company led to the firm's Pecan Divinity products being mislabeled with the ingredients for its…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.
Action required
Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.
UPC Code 041466031238 Lot numbers: 11577 Expiration Date 2/06/18
11917 Expiration Date 3/10/18
12597 Expiration Date 5/16/18
12777 Expiration Date 6/04/18
12987 Expiration Date 6/25/18
and 13187 Expiration Date 7/14/18
Distribution area
VA
VA
United States
Quantity affected
34008 tubs (6.5 oz each)
Recall initiation
FDA report date: January 24, 2018
FDA recall number
F-0575-2018
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Crown Candy Corporation initiated this food recall on December 27, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: An intermittent ingredient statement labeling error by the firm's label printing company led to the firm's Pecan Divinity products being mislabeled with the ingredients for its Coconut Bon Bon products. Also, the firm's Coconut Bon Bon products were intermittently mislabeled with the ingredients for the firm's Pecan Divinity products. The intermittent labeling errors led to the undeclared allergen of pecans in the ingredient statement of the Pecan Divinity products and the undeclared allergen of coconut in ingredient statement of the Coconut Bon Bon products. The FDA report lists distribution as: VA.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: An intermittent ingredient statement labeling error by the firm's label printing company led to the firm's Pecan Divinity products being mislabeled with the ingredients for its Coconut Bon Bon products. Also, the firm's Coconut Bon Bon products were intermittently mislabeled with the ingredients for the firm's Pecan Divinity products. The intermittent labeling errors led to the undeclared allergen of pecans in the ingredient statement of the Pecan Divinity products and the undeclared allergen of coconut in ingredient statement of the Coconut Bon Bon products.
Old Fashioned Coconut Bon Bons was made or distributed by Crown Candy Corporation in Macon, GA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0575-2018, dated January 24, 2018.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Undeclared tree nuts
Symptoms to watch for
Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.
When symptoms may appear
Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.
Higher-risk groups
People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.
What to do now
1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
8 answers
What is the Old Fashioned Coconut Bon Bons recall?
Crown Candy Corporation recalled Old Fashioned Coconut Bon Bons in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0575-2018. An intermittent ingredient statement labeling error by the firm's label printing company led to the firm's Pecan Divinity products being mislabeled with the ingredients for its…
What are the symptoms of Undeclared tree nuts exposure?
Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.
How quickly can Undeclared tree nuts symptoms appear?
Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.
Who is most at risk from Undeclared tree nuts?
People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.
What should I do if I bought this product?
Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
How do I get a refund from Crown Candy Corporation?
Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0575-2018 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Crown Candy Corporation recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0575-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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