As Valentine's Day approaching, we may see more chocolate related recalls, since that holiday is a big one for candy and chocolate buying. Remember to check the links for the full information if you live in the USA.
If you live in another country, check with your own nation's food and beverage safety agency.
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Two Rivers Coffee of South Plainfield, NJ is voluntarily recalling its peanut butter single serve hot chocolate pods distributed as "Brooklyn Bean Peanut Butter Cup Hot Cocoa", "Pingo Peanut Butter Cookie Hot Chocolate" and “Cold Stone Peanut Butter Cup Perfection” in 12 count, 40 count, and 100 count boxes produced from January 2021 to November 2022, due to an undeclared peanut allergen in an ingredient from Two Rivers Coffee’s raw material supplier that was not disclosed to Two Rivers Coffee or its licensors. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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Recalled products were distributed nationwide through retail stores and online orders.
This voluntary recall affects only the peanut butter single serve hot chocolate pods mentioned above which were included in the following products that have the best by dates of January 2022 through December 2024:
No other Two Rivers Coffee single serve pods are part of this recall.
To date, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported in connection with these products.
All peanut butter hot chocolate single serve pods manufactured after January 20th, 2023 are properly labeled in regard to allergen information. This is a voluntary action taken by Two Rivers Coffee with the knowledge of the FDA.
Consumers with a peanut allergy who have in their possession the affected products are urged not to consume the product. Consumers that have any of the single serve pods mentioned above should contact the place of purchase for a replacement or refund.
The quality and safety of our products is our number one priority. Although this occurred through a non-disclosure by an unaffiliated ingredient supplier to our company and not through our own fault, we still must take this matter very seriously.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 418-0689 Monday –Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 PM or email us at support@tworiversco.com.
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B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling three cases (18 individual boxes) of a single date code of 6.4 oz. Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies, with a “best by” date of OCT 02 2023, after being notified that an ingredient supplied by a third-party ingredient supplier was contaminated with peanut, an allergen not declared on the cookie box label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the cookies contained in the three recalled cases.
This recall affects only three cases of the following product, which may have been distributed in retail stores nationwide: Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies, UPC 8-19898-01102-5, Size 6.4 oz., Best By Date OCT 02 2023 (The “best by” date is located on the top of the box.)
This recall does not apply to any other “best by” dates, sizes or varieties of Back to Nature products.
No allergic reactions have been reported to date. This recall was initiated in cooperation with the FDA and the third-party co-packer that produces the cookies after it was discovered that an ingredient supplied by a third-party ingredient supplier was contaminated with peanut.
Consumers who are allergic to peanuts should not consume the product. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers seeking a refund or additional information may also contact B&G Foods by calling 855.346.2225 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time or submitting a contact at https://backtonaturefoods.com/contact-us
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