Halloween Candy Sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls Recalled in 13 States: Map
The FDA says the recalled chocolates may contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to people with an allergy.
Halloween candy from Crystal Temptations is being recalled across 13 states due to an allergy risk. The Little Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs, sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra stores, contain milk that was not declared on the packaging. This poses a serious threat to those with a milk allergy, as they could experience a life-threatening allergic reaction.
No illnesses have been reported so far. The recall came to light after a TJX analyst spotted whey, a milk product, in the Chocolatey Eyeballs despite the packaging not mentioning milk. The issue was traced back to a temporary glitch in the company's production and packaging processes. Milk is the most commonly undeclared allergen, responsible for over a third of U.S. food recalls due to undeclared allergens in the past decade.
Symptoms of a milk allergy can range from mild to severe and include hives, facial swelling, upset stomach, vomiting, and wheezing. In rare cases, it can lead to anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction that can cause breathing difficulties and shock. Customers who bought the recalled candy are advised to discard it. Refunds are not offered at the stores where they were bought.
Instead, consumers should contact Crystal Temptations directly at 201-246-7990, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, providing proof of purchase.
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