Crystal Temptations has recalled several versions of its Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs, a seasonal candy designed to look spooky, because the products contain undeclared milk.
The affected products were sold in a dozen states, including California, Ohio, and Texas, and the recall applies to five packaging variations that may still be in consumers' homes.
Here's what to know
Multiple packages of Crystal Temptations Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs are part of the recall triggered by the undeclared allergen, milk, found in the candy.
The recalled candy came in five formats: a 7-ounce acrylic box, a 10.5-ounce round plastic jar, a 16-ounce designer plastic pouch, an 11-ounce plastic bag tied with a tag, and a 10-ounce plastic bag.
All were marketed as Crystal Temptations Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs, and the recall notice distinguishes the affected items by style number. The recall notice lists all style numbers here.
Because the label omitted milk, including whey, the products pose a risk to people allergic to milk.
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The recall notice warned, "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products… Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes."
Thankfully, Crystal Temptations said no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled candy.
What can be done?
Consumers who bought the candy are being told by Crystal Temptations to throw it away instead of eating it. The company is not currently offering refunds at the locations where the candy was purchased.
Instead, buyers must contact Crystal Temptations directly and provide proof of purchase to be reimbursed. You can reach the company at 1-201-246-7990 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern on weekdays.
Where can I learn more?
Recalls don't just hit seasonal candy. These stories show how contamination concerns can pull a wide range of foods off store shelves, from brownies to oats to pizza crusts.
• Select Bake Shoppe voluntarily recalled chocolate fudge brownies after possible plastic contamination raised safety concerns.
• Grain Millers pulled sixty thousand pounds of oats over possible foreign material contamination.
• Retailers recalled cauliflower pizza crusts after plastic contamination created an ingestion risk.
Each case reminds us that everyday grocery items can be pulled with little warning. They also highlight the range of problems shoppers may want to watch for beyond undeclared allergens.
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