Crystal Temptations Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolatey Eyeballs

Summary

Company Announcement

Crystal Temptations of North Arlington, NJ is recalling Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs because they contain undeclared MILK allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled product, sold under the Crystal Temptations brand, was distributed in Arizona, Texas, Virginia, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Indiana, Nevada, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, and Wyoming, through the following Retail stores; Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Homegoods, Sierra Trading post.

The recalled Crystal Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs can be identified by the style number and packaging shown on the product label, as listed below:

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered by a TJX analyst that the chocolatey eyeballs containing Whey (Milk) were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased Crystal Temptations Chocolatey eyeballs are urged to destroy the product. Refunds are not available at the point of sale; consumers must reach out to Crystal Temptations with proof of purchase for a refund. 1-201-246-7990, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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The Feeding America national office issues notifications of all national Class I and II recalls–those involving a health hazard situation in which there is reasonable probability that eating the food will cause health problems or death–and other recalls that may affect the safety of food supplied to network members.

The national office strongly encourages all member product solicitors, operations managers, and others involved in food and grocery distribution to regularly consult resources provided by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/index.asp. Additionally, members can often receive information on national, state, and local recalls by contacting their local health departments.

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