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Nicomex INC.·Food·Feb 27, 2015

Nicomex Candy Mex, Productos Mexicanos, Distributed by Nicomex, INC., 88 First Street, Passaic, …

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Nicomex Inc. is recalling Candy Mex Candy Coated Nuts because the product tested positive for almonds, peanuts, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1. This…

  • 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 FDANJ, NYMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNicomex INC.
Recalling firmNicomex INC.Passaic, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codesNo lot code listed. Follow the recall notice and check the packaging.
Distribution area
NJNY

NJ and NY

United States

Quantity affected24 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 15, 2015
FDA recall numberF-1918-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Nicomex INC. initiated this food recall on February 27, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Nicomex Inc. is recalling Candy Mex Candy Coated Nuts because the product tested positive for almonds, peanuts, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1. This product also did not have an ingredient listing label. The FDA report lists distribution as: NJ and NY.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Nicomex Inc. is recalling Candy Mex Candy Coated Nuts because the product tested positive for almonds, peanuts, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1. This product also did not have an ingredient listing label.

Nicomex Candy Mex, Productos Mexicanos, Distributed by Nicomex, INC., 88 First Street, Passaic, … was made or distributed by Nicomex INC. in Passaic, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1918-2015, dated April 15, 2015.

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 lot and date codes 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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Nicomex Candy Mex, Productos Mexicanos, Distributed by Nicomex, INC., 88 First Street, Passaic, … recall?

Nicomex INC. recalled Nicomex Candy Mex, Productos Mexicanos, Distributed by Nicomex, INC., 88 First Street, Passaic, … in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1918-2015. Nicomex Inc. is recalling Candy Mex Candy Coated Nuts because the product tested positive for almonds, peanuts, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1. This…

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. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Nicomex 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-1918-2015. 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.