A sweet treat sold in Tennessee has been recalled over the potential for causing a “life-threatening” health risk to certain consumers.
Denver-based Hammond’s Candies issued a recall of its 4-ounce bags of Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones after it was determined they could contain undeclared milk.
Because of this, the products could pose the risk of a “serious or life-threatening allergic reaction” in consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity,” according to a recall notice shared on October 3 by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The product, is packaged in a resealable bag with the UPC -6 91355 90513 5 and item number FC23212. The products included in the recall feature the product code LN0525453 with “Use By” date of 03/30/2025 and the product code LN0525453 with “Use By” date of 05/20/2025.
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The snack was distributed to most states around the country online at Hammond’s Candies website and Amazon and in retail stores, including: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and Washington D.C.
According to the FDA, there has been one report of an allergic reaction in connection to the recall and an investigation into the problem is ongoing. Those who have purchased the snack are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
