Cracker Barrel Issues Allergy Alert on Mislabeled Chocolate-Covered Peanuts and Almonds
April 10, 2008—Denver—The Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment’s
Consumer Protection Division Thursday advised consumers that
Cracker
Barrel Old Country Store Inc. is recalling 5-ounce bags of
chocolate-covered almonds and 5-ounce bags of chocolate
double-dipped
peanuts because the packaging is labeled incorrectly.
The product labeled as containing chocolate-covered
almonds may contain
chocolate double-dipped peanuts and the product labeled as
containing
chocolate double-dipped peanuts may contain
chocolate-covered almonds.
People who have an allergy or a severe sensitivity to
peanuts or almonds
run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic
reaction if they
consume these products. A company spokesperson verified
the products were sold at all four
Colorado Cracker Barrel locations, but have been removed
from the store
shelves. Products were packaged in clear 5-ounce plastic
bags with a red
and white diamond pattern on the label.
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to
date. No
other candies or packaged food items are part of this
recall, and there
is no health risk for consumers who are not allergic to
peanuts or
almonds.
The recall was initiated after being reported by Cracker
Barrel store
management. Subsequent investigation indicated the problem
was caused by
a temporary breakdown in the supplier’s labeling and
packaging
processes. This labeling error was limited in scope and no
other food
products were involved.
Consumers who purchased these products are urged to
return them to any
Cracker Barrel location for a full refund. Consumers with
questions
about the recall should call Cracker Barrel at
1-800-333-9566.
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