Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Atkins Chocolate Candies, 5 ct. sachets
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Atkins Chocolate Candies, 5 ct. sachets with UPC code 637480075558 – because it may contain sachets of Atkins Chocolate Peanut Candies. Although the inner sachets are properly marked as Chocolate Peanut Candies, there is a chance of consumer confusion. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut products may run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.
PRODUCT | UPC CODE | LOT NUMBER | BEST BEFORE DATE |
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Atkins Chocolate Candies 5 ct. sachets | 637480075558 | A5118139439C | April 28, 2016 |
A5119139439A A5119139439B A5119139439C |
April 29, 2016 | ||
A5120139439A | April 30, 2016 |
Three consumers who purchased the mislabeled product alerted Atkins to the issue. To date, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported. Atkins has conducted 100 percent inspection of the remaining product on hand, and has found no instances of the mislabeling above. However, in an abundance of caution, Atkins is issuing a voluntary recall of the affected production lot to ensure the safety of consumers with peanut allergies and we apologize to consumers for this inconvenience.