Class IF-0318-2021

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Harry & David brand Chocolate Cherries packaged in a clear 3 oz (85g) bag, UPC 7 80994 32341 4. This product is part of the Premium Delights Gift Box, Founders Favorites Gift Box, Valentine s Day Sweets Box, and Tower of Treats¿ Valentine s Day Gift. The Chocolate Cherries label is read in parts: "***CHOCOLATE CHERRIES*** INGREDIENTS: MILK CHOCOLATE***COATING***DRIED CHERRIES ***RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, SOY LECITHIN*** CONTAINS MILK, SOY *** Made by HARRY AND DAVID LLC MEDFORD, OR *** MAY CONTAIN TRACE AMOUNTS OF ALLERGENS NOT LISTED IN THE INGREDIENTS***".

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: Production lot codes: 00721M and 00821M. These codes mean Chocolate Cherries were packaged on January 7 and 8, 2021 at Medford, OR location.
Quantity: 3970 packages

Why it was recalled

undeclared cashews and almonds.

Recalling firm

Firm: Harry and David Operations Inc
Notification channel: Telephone
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 2500 S Pacific Hwy, N/A, Medford, Oregon 97501-8724

Distribution

Distribution pattern: sold directly to Harry & David's online consumers.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2021-02-05
FDA classified: 2021-02-24
Posted by FDA: 2021-03-03
Terminated: 2021-05-28
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0318-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.