Saturday, February 27, 2010

Harry London Candies, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall

Harry London Candies, Inc. has recalled its Chocolate Pecan Caramel Stars due to undeclared allergens. The unlisted ingredients in the candy can pose a serious health risk to people with wheat allergy or intolerance, celiac disease, and food dye allergy or intolerance. All of the recalled product carries lot code number 9238-1 and was sold on or before December 28, 2009.

Some Ingredients in Chocolate Pecan Caramel Stars Not Listed On Label

The ingredients list on the label of the recalled Chocolate Pecan Caramel Stars does not include the following ingredients which are contained in the candy:

  • Wheat
  • FD&C Yellow #5
  • FD&C Red # 40
  • FD&C Blue #1
The label does state that the product was manufactured on equipment shared with wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, milk, and eggs.

Potentially Fatal Error

For those who are allergic to the unlisted ingredient, consuming the candy can cause a fatal allergic reaction. A true allergy, such as wheat allergy or allergy to FD&C Yellow #5, can lead to anaphylaxis and death.

Even those who have an intolerance, rather than a true allergy, to the ingredients can become very ill or experience other unpleasant symptoms. People with celiac disease, although different to wheat allergy, can also be adversely affected by consuming wheat products.

An adverse reaction to wheat products can cause both gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal symptoms.

If you have had an adverse reaction to a food product or any other product due to inadequate labeling please contact the experienced defective products attorneys at Schlichter, Bogard & Denton, serving clients nationwide.

posted by Megan P at 3:13 PM

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