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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0726-2019/FDA enforcement
Marich Confectionery Company, INC.·Food·Nov 16, 2018

Milk Chocolate Maltballs: NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Firm was notified by a direct customer that milk chocolate macadamia nuts were found in their shipment of milk chocolate maltballs.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, CO, HI, ID +19 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMarich Confectionery Company, INC.
Recalling firmMarich Confectionery Company, INC.Hollister, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
00 797817 00992 9
Lot / date codes
  • 2781820, 2791809, 2831806
Distribution area
CACOHIIDILINKSMAMIMNMOMSNMNYOHOKORPASDTXWAWIWY

CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN. MO, MS, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI, WY and one customer in Seoul. Korea.

United States

Quantity affected324 - 15 lb cases of the Milk Chocolate Maltballs were distributed.
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 26, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0726-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Marich Confectionery Company, INC. initiated this food recall on November 16, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm was notified by a direct customer that milk chocolate macadamia nuts were found in their shipment of milk chocolate maltballs. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN. MO, MS, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI, WY and one customer in Seoul. Korea.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm was notified by a direct customer that milk chocolate macadamia nuts were found in their shipment of milk chocolate maltballs.

Milk Chocolate Maltballs: NET WT was made or distributed by Marich Confectionery Company, INC. in Hollister, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0726-2019, dated December 26, 2018.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk 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 cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk 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 Milk Chocolate Maltballs: NET WT recall?

Marich Confectionery Company, INC. recalled Milk Chocolate Maltballs: NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0726-2019. Firm was notified by a direct customer that milk chocolate macadamia nuts were found in their shipment of milk chocolate maltballs.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a milk 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 Marich Confectionery Company, 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-0726-2019. 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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Official source

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