Various dark chocolate fruit and peanut bites are being recalled on Maui and Oahu due to an undiagnosed milk allergy.
Posted on March 30, 2023 News section
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents on Maui and Oahu to voluntarily recall various dark chocolate fruit and peanut bites. Saleto Organics of West Palm Beach, Florida is recalling 4-ounce packages of Dark Chocolate Pitaya Bites, Dark Chocolate Golden Bites, Dark Chocolate Mango Bites, Dark Chocolate Banana Bites, Dark Chocolate Pineapple Bites and Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites that may contain unspecified ingredients. Milk.
People with milk allergies are at risk of severe or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
The recalled products are:
No disease has yet been reported associated with this problem.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing milk was distributed in packages that did not disclose the presence of milk.
A later investigation revealed that the problem was caused by a temporary malfunction in the company’s production and packaging processes.
Production of the product has been discontinued until the FDA and the company are certain the problem can be fixed.
Consumers who purchased the above 4-ounce dark chocolate fruit and peanut bites are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions can contact the company at [email protected] Or by calling 561-402-8232, business hours 9am – 5pm (EST).
More information about milk allergies can be found here: Milk allergies.
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