Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1788-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | See's Candies Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 8, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 6, 2015 |
| Quantity | 8316 hearts |
| Location | South San Francisco, CA, United States |
Official product description
See's Candies Classic Red Heart with Assorted Chocolates (8 oz. 227 g), 42 hearts per carton; UPC 737666091201 Ingredients: Sugar, Cream, Chocolate , Cocoa Butter, Corn Syrup, milk, brown sugar, butter, honey, egg whites, molasses, salt, gelatin, vanilla, baking soda, hydroxylated soy lecithin, (an emulsifier), cornstarch, confectionery glaze, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), vanillin (an artifical flavor) May contain traces of Tree nuts and peanuts. Manufactured by Sees Candies Inc./Sees Candy Shops Inc., San San Francisco CA 94080/Los Angeles, CA 90016
Why the product was recalled
One packaging run of 8 oz. Classic Red Hearts with Assorted Chocolates was packaged in the wrong box and does not include tree nuts in the ingredient statement.
Distribution information
See's Stores nationwide and through internet sales.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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