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January 24, 2014
Araya Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts, Wheat, Milk and Soy in Their Chocolate Bars, Marshmallows, Dry Fruits and Chocolate Gift Boxes
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding a recall of Araya Inc. marshmallows, chocolate gourmet bars, dry fruits covered in chocolate and assorted chocolate gift boxes because they may contain traces of allergens not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, tree nuts, soy and milk protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The marshmallows, chocolate gourmet bars, dry fruits covered in chocolate and chocolate gift boxes were distributed nationwide directly to customers via FedEx from internet sales and in the state of Texas through the following retailers: Central Market - Houston, Central Market - North Lamar, Central Market -Preston, Central Market - Westgate, Heb - Fry Rd, Heb #99 Louetta, Hotel Mokara.
All products within "best buy" date are being recalled. Specific information on how the product can be identified:
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Product Name |
UPC Code |
Potential Undeclared Allergen |
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GOURMET BAR - BACON |
729440332044 |
Wheat |
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GOURMET BAR - CAYENNE PEPPER |
729440332006 |
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GOURMET BAR - CRISPY ORANGE |
729440332051 |
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GOURMET BAR - CURRY |
729440332037 |
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MARSHMALLOW - CHOCOLATE |
760921366004 |
Milk Protein, Soy, Wheat |
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MARSHMALLOW - COCONUT |
760921366011 |
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MARSHMALLOW - COOKIES AND CREAM |
760921366066 |
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MARSHMALLOW - GINGERBREAD |
760921366003 |
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MARSHMALLOW - PEPPERMINT |
760921366097 |
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MARSHMALLOW - RED VELVET |
760921366073 |
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MARSHMALLOW - VANILLA |
760921366028 |
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GOURMET BAR - MENDIANT - DARK |
729440332075 |
Tree Nuts and Wheat Soy and Milk are listed as ingredients but are not identified as allergens |
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GOURMET BAR - MENDIANT - MILK |
729440332082 |
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DRY FRUIT - ORANGE PEEL |
729440332105 |
Tree Nuts, Wheat |
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DRY FRUIT - MANGO CAYENNE |
729440332136 |
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DRY FRUIT - PEARS |
729440332112 |
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CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX - SC 6 OREOS |
729440332167 |
Wheat Outside Label declares Soy and Milk as ingredients but does not identify them as allergens Inside Label (menu) declares all allergens listed except wheat |
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CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX - SC SMALL 12 CHOCOLATE |
729440332488 |
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CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX - SC SMALL 6 CHOCOLATE |
729440332235 |
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CHOCOLATE - S'MORES |
729440332402 |
Wheat |
The full recall can be found at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm382939.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
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