Recall announced on chocolatey snack
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The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, based in Kea’au, Hawaii, issued a voluntary recall of its dark chocolate-covered macadamia nuts in 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags due to undeclared almonds and cashews, which pose a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for consumers with nut allergies. The recalled products, manufactured by a third-party co-manufacturer, were distributed to retail locations in 16 states—Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin—and Guam. The recall was initiated after the company’s internal quality control process identified the presence of the undeclared allergens, with no illnesses or adverse reactions reported to date.
The affected products include Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias in 0.6-ounce bags (UPC 0 72792 04272 6, lot number K4349, best by date 07/2026) and 4-ounce bags (UPC 0 72792 04300 6, lot number K4349, best by date 07/2026). Consumers with almond or cashew allergies are urged not to consume these products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. The company has taken immediate action to contain the affected batch, notify the third-party manufacturer, alert consumers and distributors, and report the issue to the FDA. Customer service is available at 1-888-255-5998, Monday through Friday, for inquiries.
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This recall follows an earlier February 2025 recall by Mauna Loa for its 1-ounce milk chocolate-covered macadamia nut pouches, also due to undeclared almonds, which were distributed to two Southern California retailers, World Market and Abraham & Sons, Inc. The current recall expands the scope to dark chocolate products and a broader geographic distribution. The FDA has posted the recall notice as a public service, and the Department of Public Health and Social Services in Guam notified the public on April 27. Consumers are advised to check product packaging for the specified lot numbers and UPC codes to avoid potential health risks.