RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0731-2014/FDA enforcement
Palmer Candy Co·Food·Nov 8, 2013

Hyvee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, Packaged in 9-oz

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    Chocolate caramel clusters containing peanuts were mislabeled as chocolate covered caramels, which do not contain peanuts.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePalmer Candy Co
Recalling firmPalmer Candy CoSioux City, IA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 77232 12515 310 077232 12515 0
Lot / date codes
  • Sell by 04/07/14 F30202
Distribution area
IN

Distribution was made to a distribution center in Iowa.

United States

Quantity affected159/16/9-oz. container cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 18, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0731-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Palmer Candy Co initiated this food recall on November 8, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Chocolate caramel clusters containing peanuts were mislabeled as chocolate covered caramels, which do not contain peanuts. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distribution was made to a distribution center in Iowa.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Chocolate caramel clusters containing peanuts were mislabeled as chocolate covered caramels, which do not contain peanuts.

Hyvee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, Packaged in 9-oz was made or distributed by Palmer Candy Co in Sioux City, IA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0731-2014, dated December 18, 2013.

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 allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

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 Hyvee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, Packaged in 9-oz recall?

Palmer Candy Co recalled Hyvee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, Packaged in 9-oz in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0731-2014. Chocolate caramel clusters containing peanuts were mislabeled as chocolate covered caramels, which do not contain peanuts.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared allergen exposure?

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

How quickly can Undeclared allergen symptoms appear?

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Who is most at risk from Undeclared allergen?

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

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 or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

How do I get a refund from Palmer Candy Co?

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-0731-2014 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Palmer Candy Co 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-0731-2014. 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.