Popular Snack Recalled In Massachusetts Poses Extremely Serious Health Risk

Weaver Nut Company, Inc. recalled their Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Christmas Seeds) and Nonpareils, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (White Seeds) on Tuesday (June 18) due to the undeclared presence of a common allergen.

According to the United States Food & Drug Administration, the recalled product, distributed to retail stores nationwide (including those in Massachusetts), contains "undeclared milk" which poses the risk of a "serious or life-threatening allergic reaction" to individuals allergic to the ingredient not listed on the product labels.

Consumers should avoid Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Christmas Seeds) with Lot Numbers 204206, 204207, 204208, 204209, 204212, 224225 and Nonpareils, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (White Seeds) with Lot Numbers 204214-RL, 204214, 204215, 224221, 224222, 224223, 135215, 135216, 135217, 135220, 135221, 145204, 145205-1, 145207-1, 145210-1.

So far, there have been no complaints of allergic reactions reported as a result of consuming the mislabeled chocolate seeds. Officials are urging consumers who have already purchased the recalled product to return it to the place it was purchased for a full refund if they are allergic to milk.

Concerned individuals with questions regarding the recalled product can contact Weaver Nut Company, Inc. at "Chris Westerhoff, Customer Service Manager, 717-738-3781, ext 122, cwesterhoff@weavernut.com. Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm EST."

For additional information on the recalled products and to see photos of the label, check out the official recall on fda.gov.