VerifyRecall
Alerts
RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0368-2017/FDA enforcement
Ferrara Candy Comp·Food·Sep 15, 2016

Brach's Chocolate Creations, Milk Chocolate Almond Supremes, Fresh Roasted Almonds Drenched In…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared peanuts and wheat in product.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANE, WI, IL, IN +11 moreMore food

Advertisement

Ad

Know someone who bought this?

A quick share can keep a pantry check from becoming a missed warning.

Share via WhatsApp

Match before you discard

Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameFerrara Candy Comp
Recalling firmFerrara Candy CompOakbrook Terrace, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 11300 39733 2
Lot / date codes
  • Lot: 6G23CC33102 UPC: 011300397332
Distribution area
NEWIILINWAMOIAFLMNOHTXMIMTSCCA

NE, WI, IL, IN, WA, MO, IA, FL, MN, OH, TX, MI, MT, SC, CA (individual in CA is a sales rep for the firm and received one case of product for marketing purposes).

United States

Quantity affected9, 036 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 2, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0368-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ferrara Candy Comp initiated this food recall on September 15, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared peanuts and wheat in product. The FDA report lists distribution as: NE, WI, IL, IN, WA, MO, IA, FL, MN, OH, TX, MI, MT, SC, CA (individual in CA is a sales rep for the firm and received one case of product for marketing purposes).

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared peanuts and wheat in product.

Brach's Chocolate Creations, Milk Chocolate Almond Supremes, Fresh Roasted Almonds Drenched In… was made or distributed by Ferrara Candy Comp in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0368-2017, dated November 2, 2016.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 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

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 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

What is the Brach's Chocolate Creations, Milk Chocolate Almond Supremes, Fresh Roasted Almonds Drenched In… recall?

Ferrara Candy Comp recalled Brach's Chocolate Creations, Milk Chocolate Almond Supremes, Fresh Roasted Almonds Drenched In… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0368-2017. Undeclared peanuts and wheat in product.

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.

Is the Ferrara Candy Comp 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-0368-2017. 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.

Verify before you act.

VerifyRecall is independent and not affiliated with the FDA. Always confirm the latest status on the official source record.

Official source

Related alerts

Recent Undeclared tree nuts recalls

All alerts
Class II·

El Ruisenor De Mexico, INC.

Honey Nut Granola

Undeclared allergen ingredient (Almond, Cashew)

INFood
Class III·

El Ruisenor De Mexico, INC.

Chocolate Covered Almonds

Undeclared allergen ingredient (Almond)

INFood

Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.