On February 15, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC issued a recall for one lot of their Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias snack pouches. According to the FDA, internal testing confirmed the presence of undeclared almonds in the affected product.
The Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamia snack pouches (UPC # UPC 0 72992 04260 3) are sold in 1-ounce, blue plastic packages. Each package features a mountain scene, a visual rendering of the product, and the slogan, “MACADAMIA POWERED PARADISE,” along with the brand and product names. The Lot Number for the recalled batch is K4351 with a “Best By” date of 07 2026. Customers can find both the lot number and the “Best By” date printed on the back of each package. The recalled lot was sold at World Market and Abraham & Sons, Inc. in Southern California. The company has not provided the date of distribution.
As of this month, Mauna Loa Macademia Nut Company LLC has not received reports of allergic reaction connected to the recalled product. The company says that the recalled lot was produced by a third-party co-manufacturer. After production, quality testing at Muana Loa detected the presence of almonds in the product supplied by the third-party manufacturer. The label for the impacted lot of snack packs does not include almonds in its ingredient list. For this reason, the recalled batch poses a risk for customers with an allergy or sensitivity to almonds.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, symptoms of tree nut allergy can include stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, itching, congestion, and swelling of the mouth or throat. In rare cases, an allergic reaction to almonds and other tree nuts can cause anaphylaxis, which is typically fatal without prompt administration of epinephrine. Because tree nut allergies can be so dangerous, American companies are required to list all tree nut ingredients on their product labels.
The recalled batch of Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias snack pouches has been removed from all retail shelves. Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC advises customers who have purchased the recalled product to return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Anyone with questions or concerns about the recall can contact the company directly at 1-888-255-5998, Monday through Friday.
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