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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0811-2025/FDA enforcement
Hawaiian Host Candies of La INC·Food·Apr 25, 2025

Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias Product Is a Snack Product and Packaged in 0.6oz…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared almond and cashew.

  • 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 FDAIN, AZ, CA, CO +13 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHawaiian Host Candies of La INC
Recalling firmHawaiian Host Candies of La INCHonolulu, HI, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 72992 05464 40 72992 05556 6
Lot / date codes
  • The affected 0.6oz bag has lot numbers K5069C1 and K5069C2 and best by date 10/2026. The affected 4oz bag has lot numbers B4339E1 and B4340E1 and best by date 07/2026. The lot numbers break down as follows: K (Kea au); 5 (2024); 069 (Julian date, March 10, 2025); C (Line); 1 or 2 (Shift) B (Biscomerica); 4 (2024)
  • 339 (Julian date, Dec 4, 2025); E (Line); 1 (Shift) B (Biscomerica); 4 (2024); 340 (Julian date, Dec 5, 2025); E (Line)
Distribution area
INAZCACOFLHIILMEMINJORPATXUTVAWAWI

Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, ME, MI, NJ, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Guam.

United States

Quantity affected133 cases (6 boxes/24 pouches/0.6oz per pouch); 4, 165 cases (6 boxes/4oz pouches per box)
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 4, 2025
FDA recall numberF-0811-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Hawaiian Host Candies of La INC initiated this food recall on April 25, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared almond and cashew. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, ME, MI, NJ, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Guam.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared almond and cashew.

Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias Product Is a Snack Product and Packaged in 0.6oz… was made or distributed by Hawaiian Host Candies of La INC in Honolulu, HI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0811-2025, dated June 4, 2025.

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 Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias Product Is a Snack Product and Packaged in 0.6oz… recall?

Hawaiian Host Candies of La INC recalled Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias Product Is a Snack Product and Packaged in 0.6oz… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0811-2025. Undeclared almond and cashew.

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 Hawaiian Host Candies of La INC 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-0811-2025. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.