Key Takeaway

HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, packaged in 9-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125153), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125150). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moine by Palmer Candy Co was recalled on November 8, 2013. The hazard: Chocolate caramel clusters containing peanuts were mislabeled as chocolate covered caramels, which do not contain peanuts.

FDA Food Class I Terminated

HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, packaged in 9-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125153), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125150). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moine

Recalled: November 8, 2013 ~159/16/9-oz. container cases units affected F-0731-2014

Description

HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, packaged in 9-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125153), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125150). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moines, IA.

Hazard / Reason

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

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, packaged in 9-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125153), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125150). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moine

Food

HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, packaged in 9-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125153), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125150). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moine

Food

Company Information

Palmer Candy Co

Sioux City, IA, United States

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Distribution

Distribution was made to a distribution center in Iowa.

Related Recalls

FDA Food Class I

HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels, packaged in 12-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125207), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125204). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moin

November 8, 2013
FDA Food Class I

Eagle Premium, Snack Shoppe, Pistachios, in-shell pistachios, packaged in 2-oz (UPC 4262500705) and 5.25-oz (UPC 42625000604) bags. Distributed by: Genco Marketing, Omaha, NE.

June 11, 2013

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