Two recalls have been issued by the FDA. One is for Hercules Candy; their Cashew Brittle Bits may contain peanuts. And the other is for Weis Quality Banana Puddin’ Ice Cream, for undeclared egg.
Hercules Candy is recalling 4 ounce packages of Cashew Brittle Bits for undeclared peanuts, one of the major food allergens. Anyone who is allergic to peanuts, one of the most severe food allergies, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The company became aware of the problem when notified by a consumer, who is not allergic to peanuts.
The recalled product is 4 ounce, clear plastic package of Cashew Brittle Bits. the best by date is 7/14/19 and the barcode is 00369. No UPC number is on this product.
Weis Market is recalling Weis Quality Banana Puddin’ Ice Cream because the ingredient label doesn’t list egg in the product. This is the result of a suppler error. Anyone who is allergic to eggs could have a reaction if they eat this product. No reports of illness have been received.
The ice cream was sold at 200 Weis Market stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and West Virginia. The ice cream is packaged in a scround 48 ounce container with UPC number 041497-01305. All lot codes are recalled.
If you purchased either of these products and are allergic to the respective allergens, don’t eat them. Discard them or take them back to the place of purchase for a full refund.
