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See's Candies INC.·Food·Aug 17, 2013

See's Candies, Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Investigation into a consumer complaint revealed that "milk: had been erroneously omitted from the ingredient statement of Dark Chocolate covered Blueberries.

  • 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 FDAINMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSee's Candies INC.
Recalling firmSee's Candies INC.South San Francisco, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 37666 09447 9
Lot / date codes
  • 8 oz UPC: 737666094479. Stock boxes SKU 9458. These are ~ 3.78 lb boxes sent to stores where they are packed into 8 oz bags. KSU 9447 - 1- lb.cases of 8oz x 20 bags sent to licensees.
Distribution area
IN

See's retail store and Licensees in US and Hong Kong and Taiwan and mail order US only.

United States

Quantity affected8, 327 lbs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 4, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1853-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

See's Candies INC. initiated this food recall on August 17, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Investigation into a consumer complaint revealed that "milk: had been erroneously omitted from the ingredient statement of Dark Chocolate covered Blueberries. The FDA report lists distribution as: See's retail store and Licensees in US and Hong Kong and Taiwan and mail order US only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Investigation into a consumer complaint revealed that "milk: had been erroneously omitted from the ingredient statement of Dark Chocolate covered Blueberries.

See's Candies, Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries was made or distributed by See's Candies INC. in South San Francisco, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1853-2013, dated September 4, 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, 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 See's Candies, Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries recall?

See's Candies INC. recalled See's Candies, Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1853-2013. Investigation into a consumer complaint revealed that "milk: had been erroneously omitted from the ingredient statement of Dark Chocolate covered Blueberries.

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 See's Candies 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-1853-2013. 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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