Illinois Firm Expands Recall of Confectionary Product for Undeclared Pecans Due to Mis-packaging

Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is expanding its recall of  5-ounce bags of Choceur branded Holiday Barks because they may contain undeclared allergens.  The initial recall was posted in late November but was expanded to include additional lot numbers and “best by” dates not covered in the original recall.  This issue was the result of mis-packaging.  


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/silvestri-sweets-expands-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecan-and-wheat-cookie-butter-holiday
Silvestri Sweets Expands Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan and Wheat in Cookie Butter Holiday Bark and Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 22, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 23, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared pecans and wheat
Company Name:  Silvestri Sweet, Inc.
Brand Name:  Choceur
Product Description:  Holiday Bark

Company Announcement

Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is expanding its voluntarily recalling its 5-ounce bags of Choceur branded Holiday Barks because they may contain undeclared allergens.

Choceur branded Cookie Butter Holiday Bark may contain undeclared pecans. People who have allergies to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Choceur branded Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark may contain undeclared wheat. People who have allergies to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled items were distributed nationwide through Aldi grocery stores.

This expansion includes additional lot numbers and “best by” dates not covered in the original recall.

Cookie Butter Holiday Bark is packed in 5 oz. Choceur branded stand up pouch bags:




Lot #: 28525 – Best By 05/2026

Lot #: 29925 – Best By 05/2026

Lot #: 30625 – Best By 06/2026

Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark is packed in 5 oz. Choceur branded stand up pouch bags:




Lot #: 28525 – Best By 08/2026

Lot #: 29925 – Best By 08/2026

Lot #: 30625 – Best By 09/2026

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.




The expanded recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark had been packaged in Cookie Butter Holiday Bark packages resulting in undeclared pecan. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem may have been caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging process.




Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to discard the product.




Consumers with questions may contact Silvestri Sweets at 1-630-232-2500 – M-F 8:30am – 4:30pm CST or via email at customerservice@carousel-candies.com.




Link to Initial Press Release