N.J. company recalls Manischewitz dark chocolate coins ahead of Hanukkah

Updated: Dec. 03, 2023, 1:36 p.m.|Published: Dec. 03, 2023, 1:09 p.m.
By Connor Lagore | For lehighvalleylive.com
Less than a week before Hanukkah, a New Jersey food company is recalling dark chocolate coins because the candy may contain undeclared milk, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Manischewitz, based in Bayonne, initiated the recall after its quality control department noted a limited number of bags labeled dark chocolate coins actually contained milk chocolate coins. People with an allergy or sensitivity to milk may have a serious allergic reaction if they consume the candy coins containing milk.


The packages affected by the mix-up have a lot code of 2283, according to the FDA.

Manischewitz’s dark chocolate coins come wrapped in silver foil and are held in red netting, while its milk chocolate coins come wrapped in gold foil and are held in blue netting.

Manischewitz Chocolate Coin recall
A package of Manischewitz's milk chocolate coins labeled as dark chocolate coins, which are being recalled nationwide.
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins Thursday evening.

The dark chocolate coins were distributed to stores nationwide — though largely in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut — during the weeks of Sept. 26 through Nov. 28, according to the FDA.

The FDA informed retailers of the recall and instructed them to remove the coins from their shelves. If consumers have already purchased the coins, they may return them for credit or a refund.

Urgent Food Recall— Raspberry Crème Filled Cookie

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Summary
Company Announcement Date:
November 24, 2023
FDA Publish Date:
November 24, 2023
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared Hazelnuts
Company Name:
Wine Country Gift Baskets
Brand Name:
Acorn Baking Company
Product Description:
Raspberry crème filled cookies
Company Announcement
Wine Country Gift Baskets is taking precautionary measures of voluntarily recalling all gift baskets produced with Acorn Baking Company raspberry crème filled cookies. During production, it was discovered that some packages of the raspberry crème filled cookies contained hazelnut crème filled cookies. Hazelnut is a tree nut and listed as one of the nine major food allergens. The allergen statement on each individual cookie package states “May Contain Traces of Peanuts, Hazelnuts, Almonds, Sesame, Sulphites” as these two cookies are produced in the same facility. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts (hazelnuts) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Wine Country Gift Basket/Houdini Inc. is committed to providing only the highest quality of product and is taking this action out of an abundance of caution in the interest of consumer protection.

This recall only affects the Raspberry Crème filled cookies in gift baskets shipped from August 29, 2023 to November 21, 2023. There is no issue with any of the other food in the gift basket.

Wine Country Gift Baskets has not experienced any problems or complaints about this product. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
If you have any raspberry crème filled cookies remaining, check to see if they have the correct cookie packaged inside. If the package contains a hazelnut crème filled cookie and anyone in your household is allergic to tree nuts, please discard them. Do not consume.
If you gave the gift to someone, please let them know to check to see if they have the correct cookie packaged inside. If the package contains a hazelnut crème filled cookie and anyone in their household is allergic to tree nuts, please discard them. Do not consume.
This is a voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.
This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
No illness have been reported to date.
To determine if this recall item is in your basket, verify your gift basket is one of the basket numbers listed on the next page. Then look for a white label with black print on the bottom of the basket. The Lot Code number will start with “LC” followed by six numbers.

Example of the lot code label on bottom of basket is pictured below:

LC448217
Gift baskets and lot codes affected by this recall:

#067 Believe Cookie, Cake and Brownie Collection: Gift lot code LC605975
#197 Gourmet Bakery Basket: Gift lot codes LC598713, LC605114 and LC607073
#342 Bakery Bonanza: Gift lot codes LC598715 and LC605960
#343 Brownie, Cookie & Cake Assortment: Gift lot codes LC598716, LC605961 and LC607074
#359 Brownie, Cookie & Cake Sleigh: Gift lot code LC602489
#373 Cookie, Brownie and Cake Winter Assortment: Gift lot code LC601586
#925 Bakery, Coffee & Cocoa Gift Collection: Gift lot codes LC597449 and LC600895
#926 Tis The Season Bakery Gift Box: Gift lot code LC601587
#927 Fresh Baked Cookie, Brownie and Cake Collection: Gift lot code LC601192

Following are pictures of the packaging for the Raspberry Crème Filled cookies. Lot code for the cookie is #106052023.

If you have any questions concerning this recall, please contact Houdini Customer Care Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at 866-712-5910. For further information, you can check our website at www.houdiniinc.com/recall/raspberrycookieExternal Link Disclaimer

Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Houdini Customer Care
 (714) 525-0325

I saw that and bought a bag to try, but we haven't opened them yet.

Thai Kitchen is owned by McCormick.  I have used both their green and red curry pastes (I jazz up the green with ginger, lemongrass and garlic).

https://www.mccormick.com/thai-kitchen/products/sauces-and-pastes/red-curry-paste

Now they’re selling organic allergen free semi sweet chocolate chips. Free from the top 9 and manufactured in a dedicated facility.