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Friday, February 24, 2023

WA Company Recalls Cherry Candy Product for Undeclared Hazelnuts

Chukar Cherry Company of Prosser, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Cherry Bombs because the product may contain hazelnuts.  No reason was listed.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chukar-cherry-company-prosser-wa-voluntarily-recalling-limited-quantity-cherry-bombs-because-product
Chukar Cherry Company of Prosser, WA is Voluntarily Recalling a Limited Quantity of Cherry Bombs Because the Product May Contain Hazelnuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 21, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 21, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Hazelnuts
Company Name:  Chukar Cherry
Brand Name:  Chukar Cherry
Product Description: Cherry Bombs
Company Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – [02/20/2023] Chukar Cherry Company of Prosser, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Cherry Bombs because the product may contain hazelnuts, an ingredient not identified on the packaging. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to hazelnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

This recall is limited to the product and best by dates listed in the table below and were sold exclusively in Chukar Cherry Company stores in Prosser and Seattle, WA.:

SKU  Description  Size  “Best By” Dates
21508 Cherry Bombs 12oz 072023
082023
092023
102023
122023
012024
022024

No other Chukar Cherry Company products are part of this recall. No allergic reactions have been reported to date.

Customers who may have purchased the above product prior to 2/10/2023 are urged to destroy or return them to the place of purchase if sensitive to hazelnuts.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Renowned for freshly made, locally grown cherry and nut confections—Chukar Cherry Company has placed customer service and consumer safety at the forefront for over 35 years. Customers can contact Chukar Cherries customer service at (800) 624-9544 with questions.

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