HIGH RISK Terminated F-1438-2014

Candy Place Chocolate Santas, in 11 oz clear plastic bags, individually wrapped assortment of double chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter flavored chocolates, distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA. Ingredients: Sugar, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (Palm kernel, coconut, and/or palm), cocoa (processed with alkali) whey, lactose, skim milk, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor).

Recalled by Giant Eagle

Classification

Class I — Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Reason for Recall

Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Santas do not declare the peanut allergen ingredient on the primary package label. Also, the caramel variety ingredient statement was not included in the finished product label.

Product Details

Product Quantity

1372 units purchased by customers

Product Type

Food

Code Info

UPC 3003407341, Sell date: 6/24/14 Lot #: 309 (a four digit time code that changes) 27

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern

Exclusively to Giant Eagle retail supermarkets in PA, OH, and MD.

Company Location

Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-2817

Timeline

Report Date

01/29/2014

Recall Initiated

12/27/2013

Classification Date

01/23/2014

Termination Date

09/02/2015

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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