Mars Chocolate North America

Recall #F-0532-2016 · Initiated 2015-12-17

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What happened

Mars Chocolate is recalling 24-ounce boxes of Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes because they may contain undeclared peanuts, wheat, and egg. These allergens were not listed on the package label.

Who is at risk

People with allergies or sensitivities to peanuts, wheat, or eggs should be concerned, as unlabeled allergens can cause serious reactions.

What to do

Check if you have this product (UPC 400050521) at home. If you do, do not eat it—return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. Contact Mars Chocolate if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes Net. Wt. 24.0 oz. Distributed by Mars Chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 400050521

Reason for recall

Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes may contain undeclared peanuts, what and egg ingredients.

Quantity affected

6582 cases

Distribution

AZ, GA, MA, MS, OH, VA, CA, IA, MD, NH, OK, VT, CO, IL, ME, NJ, OR, WA, CT, IN, MI, NM, PA, WI, DE, KS, MN, NV, RI, WY, FL, KY, MO, NY and TX.

Lot / code info

Code and Best Before Dates include: 537CG4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 537DG4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 538AG4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 538AM4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 541AG4PA20: Best Before 10/2016 542EM4PA20: Best Before 10/2016

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2017-09-05