Gardners Candies recalls Cappuccino Meltaway Bars for undeclared allergen

Gardners Candies is recalling some Cappuccino Meltaway bars because their packaging is missing a disclaimer about tree nuts.

The recalled 1.25-ounce packages of the candy “may contain undeclared tree nuts (cashews),” the Pennsylvania-based company said in a statement released Friday by the FDA.

Recall comes “after it was discovered that products containing nuts were distributed in packaging that did not disclose the presence of tree nuts,” Gardners Candies said in a statement.

Gardners Candies produced the recalled Cappuccino Meltaway Bars. (Food and Drug Administration)

The recalled Cappuccino Meltaway bars have lot number #082725 and an expiration date of 08/27/25.

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Gardners Candies said the recalled products are part of Meltaway Treat Boxes, which contain different flavors numbered 101625 or 112525.

Gardners Candies said the recalled products are part of its Meltaway Treat Boxes, which contain a variety of flavours. (Food and Drug Administration)

People who are allergic or highly sensitive to tree nuts “are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions” if they eat Cappuccino Meltaway Bars, the notice said.

Tree nut allergies “seem to be the most common food allergies both in children and adults” according to Food Allergy Research and Education Organization.

The affected Gardners Candies product has not caused any illnesses to date, according to the recall notice.

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Gardners Candies said consumers who bought the recalled Cappuccino Meltaway or Meltaway Treat Boxes should contact them for a replacement.

They were sold in stores and by mail across the country starting in September, the recall notice said.

The FDA said the company attributed the problem to a “temporary disruption in the company’s manufacturing and packaging processes.” It halted production of Cappuccino Meltaway Bars “until the company is satisfied that the problem has been corrected,” according to the notice.

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Gardners candies dates back to the late 1800s.It has stores in multiple cities in Pennsylvania and also sells its candy in more than 100 retail locations in three states, according to its website.