Kilwin’s Quality Confections is recalling their Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Caramels because they may contain undeclared cashews, or tree nuts, one of the major food allergens. People who are allergic to cashews could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recalled item is 5 ounce containers of Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Caramels. It is sold in some Kilwins stores and is found in the sugar free section. The caramels are packaged in a black and white box with a small window and a yellow sticker across the top corner that states “SUGAR FREE”. Some of these packages may contain Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Cashew Tuttles.”
The recalled product has a batch code of “82461” on the back of the package and was sold at some Kilwins locations between 3/19/2015 and 7/29/2015. They were sold in these states: Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Georgia, New Hampshire, New York, Missouri, and Maryland.
If you purchased this product and are allergic to cashews, or tree nuts, do not eat it. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a full refund.