SkinnyDipped darkish chocolate snack merchandise are being recalled nationwide over fears they could include undeclared peanuts — posing a probably life-threatening danger to individuals with peanut allergic reactions.
Bazzini, an Allentown, Pa.-based co-manufacturer utilized by SkinnyDipped, introduced the voluntary recall Wednesday for sure numerous SkinnyDipped Darkish Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites.
The recall was issued “out of an abundance of warning” after a client allegedly found peanut butter-containing merchandise inside wrappers labeled as Darkish Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, in keeping with the Meals and Drug Administration.
Peanuts and peanut butter aren’t meant components within the affected product, the FDA mentioned.
Folks with peanut allergic reactions “run the chance of a severe or life-threatening allergic response in the event that they devour these merchandise,” in keeping with the recall discover.
No sicknesses or allergic reactions have been reported thus far.
The recalled merchandise have been distributed nationwide via retailers, whereas some have been additionally handed out as complimentary samples to customers.
The recall impacts a number of bundle sizes of SkinnyDipped Darkish Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, together with 4-count, 10-count, 6-count, 24-count, 32-count, 50-count and Easter-themed packages bearing numerous lot codes and best-by dates via December 2026.
The merchandise may be recognized by the lot code and best-by date printed on the outside packaging and particular person wrappers. The lot codes can be found right here.
Shoppers who bought the recalled merchandise are being urged to return them to the place of buy for a full refund.
Questions and issues may be directed to SkinnyDipped at 1-866-957-9907 or hiya@skinnydipped.com.
The FDA revealed the recall discover on Wednesday. The Submit has sought remark from SkinnyDipped.
Peanut allergic reactions aren’t any joke, in keeping with those that know somebody who has skilled them first-hand.
“As a mother to a 4-year-old who has had eight anaphylactic reactions, together with to undeclared allergens, unintended cross-contamination is extremely scary,” Chicago-based public relations govt Jordan Hinke advised The Submit.
“For my son, signs like hives, lip swelling, sneezing and bother respiratory usually start immediately, however there have additionally been situations the place signs didn’t current till hours later,” Hinke mentioned.
“As a guardian, I’m consistently on alert as with out the instant use of an EpiPen as soon as signs happen, these conditions may be deadly.”
