2 min read- Nuts.com has recalled its Espresso Malted Milk Balls because they contain undeclared wheat and soy.
- The affected candy was sold nationwide in both one-pound pouches and 20-pound bulk bags.
- For people with wheat or soy allergies, eating the product could cause serious or even life-threatening reactions.
Got a sweet tooth? Same. For those of you who turn to Nuts.com when the craving for something sweet and salty hits, you’re going to want to pay attention. The FDA has issued a Class I recall for the company’s Espresso Malted Milk Balls after it was discovered that the product contains undeclared allergens.
According to the recall notice, 10,190 pounds of the candy are affected. The Espresso Malted Milk Balls were sold in both one-pound sealed pouches and 20-pound clear poly bags, packed inside cardboard boxes, and distributed nationwide.
The problem is that the product contains wheat and soy, two major allergens that were not properly listed on the packaging. The FDA says the ingredient statement and allergen information failed to disclose either one. For people with sensitivities or allergies to wheat or soy, that kind of labeling issue is not minor. It can lead to serious adverse health consequences or even life-threatening reactions.
The affected candy is listed under SKU Item Name 5106-01. So if you have these malted milk balls at home, it’s worth taking a closer look at the packaging, especially if anyone in your household has a wheat or soy allergy.
At this point, the recall notice does not offer much additional guidance beyond the classification itself, and it remains unclear whether Nuts.com is offering refunds. But at the very least, this is not a candy you should keep casually snacking on if there’s any chance of an allergy concern.
As always with undeclared-allergen recalls, the biggest risk is for people who do not realize the ingredient is there in the first place. So if these Espresso Malted Milk Balls are sitting in your pantry, now would be a very good time to check the label and proceed accordingly.