PUBLIC HEALTH
Holiday candy sold nationwide recalled due to undeclared tree nuts: These are the products that triggered an allergy alert
Some Meltaway bars have been recalled because they may contain nuts that can cause serious allergic reactions on consumers. Here are all the details.
Attention all tree nut allergy sufferers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of a holiday candy sold nationwide: specifically, Gardners Candies’ Cappuccino Meltaway Bars.
The recall is due to the possible presence of undeclared tree nuts (cashews), which could cause serious or life-threatening reactions in people with tree nut allergies. The affected products have been sold nationwide in retail stores and on the Gardners Candies website. Production of the product has been suspended until the company ensures the issue has been resolved.
Product details
The recalled Gardners Candies Cappuccino Meltaway Bars are packaged in a 1.25-ounce (35g) white plastic wrapper. Details are as follows:
- Lot Number: 082725
- Best By Date: 08/27/25
Additionally, the product may be included in a Gardners Meltaway Treat Box, which contains two Cappuccino Meltaway Bars along with other flavored bars packaged in a generic holiday box.
- Lot Numbers: 101625 or 112525
What should you do if you purchased a recalled product?
According to the FDA, consumers who have purchased any of the affected products, whether Cappuccino Meltaway Bars or Meltaway Treat Boxes, should avoid consuming them if they have a tree nut allergy.
The FDA also advises consumers to contact Gardners Candies’ corporate office for a replacement. You can call Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (ET), at 1-800-242-2639.
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*This article was written in Spanish and translated with the help of AI.
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