Candy Bar Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning

Gardners Candies is recalling its Cappuccino Meltaway bars due to the possibility the product contains undeclared cashew nuts.

Why It Matters

Customers who purchased the bars and have a tree nut allergy or severe sensitivity to nuts may have a "serious or life-threatening allergic reaction" if they eat one, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns.

The bars were distributed and sold across the United States beginning September 1 and online at www.GardnersCandies.com.

Newsweek has contacted Gardners via phone for additional comment and left a voicemail on Friday afternoon.

What To Know

The 1.25-ounce packages of the bars are being recalled. The packaging is white plastic and has a lot number of 082725 and an expiration date of August 27, 2025. The recalled product can also be found in treat boxes with a lot number of 101625 and 112525.

There have been no reported illnesses connected to the recall as of Friday and production of the bars has been temporarily suspended until Gardners "is certain that the problem has been corrected," the FDA says.

The agency's alert also has photos of the recalled bars and treat box.

Several other food products were recalled this month, including potato chips, granola bars and pizzas.

Lay's initiated a recall on its classic potato chips due to the product possibly containing undeclared milk, the FDA says. The impacted items were distributed to certain stores in Oregon and Washington state.

Lay's announced the recall on December 16 and the FDA notes that customers were able to purchase the product as early as November 3. The agency's alert says: "No other Lay's products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled."

A basket of chocolate can be seen on a counter February 28, 2006, in New York City. Gardners Candies on Friday recalled a candy bar over fears of undeclared cashews. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

What People Are Saying

In the Cappuccino Meltaway bars alert, the FDA says the recall was initiated after it was discovered that the packaging of the bars did not indicate tree nuts were present in the product.

"Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes," the agency added.

The FDA also posted about the recall on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday: "Gardners Candies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Cappuccino Meltaway® Bars and Gardners Meltaway Treat Boxes Containing Cappuccino Meltaway Bars."

What Happens Next

Customers who have purchased the recalled product are asked to call Gardners Candies for a replacement, the FDA alert says. Gardners can be reached at 1-800-242-2639 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET weekdays.