Nut Allergy Alert Russell Stover Candy

In Specific U.S. Markets, Russell Stover Candies, Inc. Issues Hazelnut Allergy Alert for the 2 7/8 Oz Size Of Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates

The recalled product was distributed in the following states and cities: Texas, California, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee; Southaven, Mississippi; Billings, Montana; Sparks, Nevada; and Madison Heights, Michigan. An investigation determined 29 boxes of this candy may have been purchased by consumers, and up to another 188 boxes may have reached retail store locations. All the retail stores have been contacted to have the suspected product removed from the shelves.

The candy containing the hazelnuts comes in a box with a red lid and gold border. The box is held closed by a gold cord tied in a bow. A label on the bottom right corner of the box identifies it as "Assorted Chocolates, Net Weight 2 7/8 oz." The side of the box is marked "01JUL09 N0349." Only product with the "N0349" lot code is affected.


Published: Oct. 13, 2008 at 10:20 AM
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of Russell Stover-brand "Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates" because of a labeling error.

Russell Stover Candies Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., said it was recalling lot No. N0349 of its 2 7/8-ounce size of the chocolates because the candy might contain undeclared hazelnuts, posing a health risk for people allergic to nuts