Silvestrie Sweets Inc. Recalls 8oz Bags of Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels

Company Announcement Date: Feb. 14, 2023
FDA Publish Date: Feb. 16, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages, Snack Food Item, Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared pecan allergen
Company Name: Silvestri Sweets Inc.
Brand Name: Favorite Day
Product Description: Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels with Nonpareils

Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, Ill., is voluntarily recalling its 8-oz bags of Favorite Day branded Valentine’s Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels with Nonpareils because they may contain an undeclared tree nut. People who have allergies to tree nuts—such as chestnuts, brazil nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, cashews—run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled items were distributed nationwide through Target retail stores.

The products are packed in 8oz Favorite Day-branded stand-up pouch bags with the Lot # 33822 and Best by Date of Dec. 7, 2023, which are printed on the back of the bag underneath the UPC barcode.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that possible tree nut inclusions were distributed in packaging and/or product that did not reveal the presence of tree nuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem may have been caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging process.

Consumers who have purchased 8oz bags of the Favorite Day Valentine’s Milk Chocolate Caramels with nonpareils are urged to call Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680 (24/7) for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Silvestri Sweets at 1-630-232-2500 Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-4:30PM (CST).

Read more on the FDA website.

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