Press Release 11/26/2007
Nut allergen
Harry & David recalls Moose Munch®
for possible unlisted macadamia nuts, peanuts
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians that Harry & David has recalled its Moose Munch® Confection Tubs in two flavor combinations for undeclared nut allergens macadamia nuts and peanuts.
Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, has recalled approximately 5880 tubs of the Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia because they may contain macadamia nuts not declared on the ingredient statement, and 4400 tubs of the Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut because they may contain macadamia nuts and peanuts not declared on the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these nuts (macadamia or peanut) run the risk of serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The products are packaged in 1 lb. 10 oz clear plastic tubs containing three flavors of Moose Munch® Confection, a caramel corn and chocolate confection.
Harry & David has recalled all Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia with a nutrition label that states Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Dark Chocolate at the top. The potentially affected lot codes are lot codes 304 NXXX NN:NN, 305 NXXX NN:NN, 306 NXXX NN:NN or 307 NXXX NN:NN. In the lot number on the plastic tub, the X is a letter and N is a number.
Harry & David has recalled all Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut with a nutrition label that states Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Dark Chocolate at the top. The potentially affected lot codes begin with 264 NXXX NN:NN, 265 NXXX NN:NN or 266 NXXX NN:NN. In the lot number on the plastic tub, the X is a letter and N is a number.
The lot codes are ink jetted on the sides of the tubs in black ink.
The Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia was produced from October 31 through November 3, 2007, and was distributed exclusively throughout the United States in Harry and David Stores, beginning on November 9, 2007. The Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut was produced from September 21 through September 23, 2007, and was distributed exclusively throughout the United States in Harry and David Stores, beginning on October 10, 2007.
No injuries have been reported to date. Anyone concerned about a potential illness associated with this product should contact a physician immediately. This problem occurred when tubs with nutrition labels for another product were used for these items.
Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Customer Service division at 800-233-1101, 24 hours a day. Customers also may arrange for refunds through this number.
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