Allergy alert: See’s Candy recalls chocolates containing undeclared nuts

ST. GEORGE – California-based See’s Candies has issued a nationwide recall of certain chocolate products that contain tree nuts, but are not labeled appropriately.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pecans and coconut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

See’s is recalling all 8 ounce Classic Red Hearts with Assorted Chocolates with the bar code 737666091201 and a stamped date of “L.A.N. 048/15” because they contain undeclared tree nuts.

The chocolates were distributed nationwide through See’s Candies retail stores and by mail order, including internet, phone and catalog sales. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased these products and are sensitive to tree nuts are urged to return the chocolates to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange.

Recall details

  • Product name: See’s Candies 8 ounce Classic Red Hearts with Assorted Chocolates, “8 oz Red Heart”
  • Date of affected product: L.A.N. 048/15
  • UPC bar code of affected product: 737666091201
  • Company contact: 1-800-789-7337 | Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., PDT

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3 Comments

  • My Evil Twin February 9, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    Wonder if they would be willing to sell the recalled chocolates at a deep discount, to those of us who are NOT allergic to nuts! 😀

    • Free Parkimg February 10, 2015 at 1:56 am

      It seems you have been recalled.!

    • sagemoon February 10, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Mmmm, that is a great idea!

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