Mary Ann's Chocolates Signature Assortment, May Contain Sugar, Chocolate, Butter, Corn Syrup, …
What you need to know
Class II
What happened
The ingredient panel for assorted chocolates did not identify peanuts and specific tree nuts (almond, walnut, pecan, pistachio, cashew, macadamia and coconut). The source of…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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.
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Savory Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on January 27, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: The ingredient panel for assorted chocolates did not identify peanuts and specific tree nuts (almond, walnut, pecan, pistachio, cashew, macadamia and coconut). The source of lecithin was not identified as soy and lakes yellow 5, lakes yellow 6, red 3, red 40 and blue lake 1 were not identified as ingredients. The FDA report lists distribution as: Michigan, Vermont, California, Georgia.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The ingredient panel for assorted chocolates did not identify peanuts and specific tree nuts (almond, walnut, pecan, pistachio, cashew, macadamia and coconut). The source of lecithin was not identified as soy and lakes yellow 5, lakes yellow 6, red 3, red 40 and blue lake 1 were not identified as ingredients.
Mary Ann's Chocolates Signature Assortment, May Contain Sugar, Chocolate, Butter, Corn Syrup, … was made or distributed by Savory Foods, INC. in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1652-2014, dated March 19, 2014.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
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
1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
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
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What is the Mary Ann's Chocolates Signature Assortment, May Contain Sugar, Chocolate, Butter, Corn Syrup, … recall?
Savory Foods, INC. recalled Mary Ann's Chocolates Signature Assortment, May Contain Sugar, Chocolate, Butter, Corn Syrup, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1652-2014. The ingredient panel for assorted chocolates did not identify peanuts and specific tree nuts (almond, walnut, pecan, pistachio, cashew, macadamia and coconut). The source of…
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 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 Savory Foods, 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-1652-2014. 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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