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Product containing chocolate-coated snacks, sold across 16 states, recalled due to potential undeclared presence of almonds and cashews.
But hold your horse, or rather, your sweet tooth! There's a not-so-sweet alert for a different dessert—Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co.'s dark chocolate-covered macadamias. Uh-oh!
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has dropped a product recall bomb on these treats due to a sneaky presence of undeclared almonds and cashews in the affected batch[1][2]. Yikes! If you're allergy-prone or nutty sensitive, consumer beware! Indulging in these goodies could spell big trouble, from mild discomfort to a life-threatening reaction.
Now, let's focus on the states that are set to go nut-free, no thanks to Mauna Loa. The distributed affected dramadamias land in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, along with our Guam island pals[1][3].
Meanwhile, the affected 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags have specific identifiers. Be on the look for these codes:- 0.6-ounce bags: Bar code 0 72992 05464 4, lot numbers K5069C1 and K5069C2, and a best-by date of October 2026- 4-ounce bags: Bar code 0 72992 05556 6, lot numbers B4339E1 and B4340E1, and a best-by date of July 2026[1][4]
Mauna Loa offered a swift apology for the recall snafu, attributing the undeclared almonds and cashews to a third-party co-manufacturer's oversight[1][4]. no worries! These recalled batches have been quarantined, products alerted, and consumers warned to return them to the store for a full refund. They also reassured that no related illnesses or reactions have been reported yet.
This recall's the second round for Mauna Loa this year. Remember, an earlier recall of undeclared almonds occurred in their macadamia nut pouches back in February[1][5].
So, what does this mean for all the nut lovers out there? Keep your eyes peeled for those affected bags and remember—if you're allergic, even the slightest bite could mean a big allergic reaction. More importantly, stay tuned for tasty world-class confections, and always check your snack game! 🍫🤔🔍 stay brilliant and stay safe, people! 🤘🌟
[1] The recall of Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias is due to the possible presence of undeclared almonds and cashews.[2] The affected products were distributed to 16 states plus Guam. The states affected include:- Arizona- California- Colorado- Florida- Hawaii- Illinois- Maine- Michigan- New Jersey- Oregon- Pennsylvania- Texas- Utah- Virginia- Washington- Wisconsin.[3] The affected 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags have specific identifiers.[4] The recalled 0.6-ounce bags have the following details: Bar code 0 72992 05464 4, lot numbers K5069C1 and K5069C2, and a best-by date of October 2026. The recalled 4-ounce bags have the following details: Bar code 0 72992 05556 6, lot numbers B4339E1 and B4340E1, and a best-by date of July 2026.[5] This recall's the second product recall for Mauna Loa this year. An earlier recall was issued in February after "undeclared almonds" were found in a batch of its macadamia nut pouches.
- The health-and-wellness community in Pennsylvania should be aware of a product recall involving Mauna Loa's dark chocolate-covered macadamias due to undeclared almonds and cashews.
- Consumers in the lifestyle and food-and-drink realm should look out for specific codes on affected 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags of these macadamias to ensure they are not allergic to the undeclared almonds and cashews.
- The FDA has warned that indulging in these recalled macadamia nuts could lead to allergic reactions, ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening ones.
- Mauna Loa's recall of dark chocolates covers 16 states plus Guam, including Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, and several others.
- In the realm of science and consumer protection, Mauna Loa has offered a swift apology for the recall snafu and has assured that no related illnesses or reactions have been reported yet.
