The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of a batch of chocolates, which has been classified as Class I (the highest danger level) due to the risk they pose to consumers’ health. Here’s what chocolate is recalled and what you should do if you purchased one.
Which chocolate is recalled?
According to the FDA, the recall involves chocolates from Cal Yee Farm LLC, as well as other products from the brand, which were sold in transparent plastic bags with closures, available in 8-ounce, 1-pound, 2-pound, and 5-pound sizes. These bags had a bright yellow label on the front and a small white label with a UPC code on the back.
The dark chocolate-covered apricots were in plastic containers, available in two types of packaging: with either a white or yellow label and a small white label with the UPC code on the back.
Fruit baskets 2909 and 2921 were sold in baskets, each with a yellow label on the back. The Boa Vista orchard butter toffee almonds were distributed in 6-ounce transparent plastic bags with closures, carrying a white label.
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The recall of these products was classified by the FDA as Class I and II:
Class I:
- 8-ounce container of yogurt-covered almonds from Cal Yee (UPC: YOG0188)
- 8-ounce container of dark chocolate-covered almonds from Cal Yee (UPC: CON0588)
- 8-ounce container of dark chocolate-covered raisins from Cal Yee (UPC: CON0788)
- 8-ounce container of dark chocolate-covered walnuts from Cal Yee (UPC: CON0688)
- 8-ounce flat container of dark chocolate-covered apricots from Cal Yee Farm (UPC: CON0188)
- 8-ounce hinged container of dark chocolate-covered apricots from Cal Yee (UPC: CON0188)
- 1-pound container of yogurt-covered almonds from Cal Yee (UPC: YOG0101)
- 8-ounce container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Trail Mix (UPC: TRM0488)
- 1-pound container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Nut Mix (UPC: TRM0401)
- 2-pound container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Nut Mix (UPC: TRM0402)
- 5-pound container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Nut Mix (UPC: TRM0405)
- 1-pound container of Cal Yee’s Cajun Hot Sesame Sticks (UPC: SES0501)
- 1-pound container of Cal Yee’s New Orleans Hot Mix (UPC: TRM0601)
Class II:
- 8-ounce container of Cal Yee’s Butter Toffee Almonds (UPC: ALM2588)
- 1-pound container of Cal Yee’s Butter Toffee Almonds (UPC: ALM2501)
- Butter toffee almonds from Boa Vista Orchards (no UPC indicated)
- 8-ounce container of Cal Yee’s Mango with Chile (UPC: MAN0488)
- 1-pound container of Cal Yee’s Mango with Chile (UPC: MAN0401)
- 50-ounce container of Cal Yee’s Fruit Basket 2909 (UPC: BAS2909)
- 50-ounce container of Cal Yee’s Fruit Basket 2921 (UPC: BAS2921)
Why were Cal Yee Farm LLC’s chocolates recalled?
The chocolate is recalled due to undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, artificial coloring, and almonds in the products. Individuals with allergies or heightened sensitivities to these ingredients could suffer severe or even potentially life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume them.
Although no illnesses have been reported, the recall affects a variety of chocolate- and yogurt-covered products, such as dark chocolate almonds, dark chocolate raisins, dark chocolate walnuts, and others.
Where were the recalled chocolates sold?
The products were sold online at www.calyeefarm.com and at the company’s retail stores located in nine U.S. states:
- California
- Arizona
- Virginia
- New Mexico
- Texas
- Tennessee
- Oregon
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
What should I do if I bought the recalled Cal Yee Farm LLC chocolates?
Customers who have these allergens should dispose of the products or return them to the company for a full refund. If you have any questions, you can contact the manufacturer at (707) 425-5327 or email [email protected], Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
