Monday, May 22, 2023

Chocolate Bar Recalled After Incorrect Ingredient Addition Results in Undeclared Allergens

Hu Products announced today a voluntary recall in the United States of a single production lot of Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar product (2.1 oz bar) because some packages may potentially contain undeclared hazelnut, cashew, and/or almond that were inadvertently added to the product during manufacturing. 

Appears to be a case of misformulation.  Application of a preventive control at the point of ingredient addition should be considered. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hu-products-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts-hazelnut-cashew-andor-almond-vanilla
Hu Products Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts (Hazelnut, Cashew, and/or Almond) in Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar Product in the U.S.
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 18, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  May 18, 2023
Product Type:   Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared tree nuts (hazelnut, cashew, and almond)
Company Name:  Hu Products
Brand Name:  Hu
Product Description:  Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar

Company Announcement

Austin, TX – May 17th, 2023 – Hu Products announced today a voluntary recall in the United States of a single production lot of Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar product (2.1 oz bar) because some packages may potentially contain undeclared hazelnut, cashew, and/or almond that were inadvertently added to the product during manufacturing. People who are sensitive or have allergies to hazelnut, cashew, and/or almond could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

This recall is limited to one lot code (L2343C) of the Hu Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz. bar), which was sold nationwide in retail stores and online in the United States. No other Hu products are affected by this recall.

The product being recalled is the following:
Product Description  Item UPC  Lot code & Best by date
(found in black box on the back of packaging)
Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar 850180006206 L2343C - 12/09/2024
A picture of the consumer package label is shown below.

There have been no adverse events reported to Hu Products to date in connection with this product to date.

Consumers who are sensitive or have allergies to hazelnut, cashew, and/or almond should not eat this product and should discard any product they may have. Consumers should contact the company at 1-855-535-5948 to get more information about the recall. The information line is open 24 hours a day and Consumer Relations specialists are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.

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

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