Another December recall is getting upgraded after health officials determined a higher risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has assigned a Class I threat level to the recall of Cal Yee Farm Dark Chocolate Almonds, Dark Chocolate Apricots and Dark Chocolate Walnuts.
A Class I designation means the recalled product could “cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” The FDA says the products contain milk, soy, wheat, and sesame which are allergens not listed on the label.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 (a synthetic dye that gives an orange or yellow color) and almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The products were distributed in California, Arizona, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
How to identify the products
For Cal Yee’s or Cal Yee Farm branded products, items were packaged in clear plastic zippered pouches in either 8 oz., 1 lb., 2 lb., and 5 lb., size with a bright yellow label identifying the product in front of the pouch, and a small white label containing a UPC code on the back of the pouch.
Dark Chocolate Apricots were packaged in two types of plastic containers with a white or yellow label identifying the product with a small white label containing a UPC code on the back of the containers. Fruit Baskets were packaged in a basket with a yellow label identifying the product on the back of the basket.
The Boa Vista Orchard branded Butter Toffee Almonds was packaged in a 6 oz. clear plastic zippered pouch with a white label identifying the product. A list of the recalled products is shown in the table below.
Brand | Product Name | Size | UPC Code | Undeclared Allergen/Additive |
Cal Yee’s | Yogurt Coated Almonds | 8 oz | YOG0188 | Milk |
Cal Yee’s | Yogurt Coated Almonds | 1 lb | YOG0101 | Milk |
Cal Yee’s | Dark Chocolate Raisins | 8 oz | CON0788 | Milk |
Cal Yee’s | Butter Toffee Almonds | 8 oz | ALM2588 | Milk (from Butter) |
Cal Yee’s | Butter Toffee Almonds | 1 lb | ALM2501 | Milk (from Butter) |
Cal Yee’s | Tropical Trail Mix | 8 oz | TRM0488 | Milk (in Raisin coating) |
Cal Yee’s | Tropical Trail Mix | 1 lb | TRM0401 | Milk (in Raisin coating) |
Cal Yee’s | Tropical Trail Mix | 2 lb | TRM0402 | Milk (in Raisin coating) |
Cal Yee’s | Tropical Trail Mix | 5 lb | TRM0405 | Milk (in Raisin coating) |
Cal Yee’s | Dark Chocolate Walnuts | 8 oz | CON0688 | Milk |
Cal Yee’s | Dark Chocolate Almonds | 8 oz | CON0588 | Milk |
Cal Yee’s | Mango with Chili | 8 oz | MAN0488 | FD&C Yellow #6 |
Cal Yee’s | Mango with Chili | 1 lb | MAN0401 | FD&C Yellow #6 |
Cal Yee’s | Cajun Sesame Hot Sticks | 1 lb | SES0501 | Wheat, Sesame, Soy |
Cal Yee’s | New Orleans Hot Mix | 1 lb | TRM0601 | Wheat, Sesame, Soy |
Cal Yee’s | Fruit Basket 2909 | 50 oz | BAS2909 | Almonds (in Date Nut Coconut Rolls) |
Cal Yee’s | Fruit Basket 2921 | 50 oz | BAS2921 | Almonds (in Date Nut Coconut Rolls) |
Cal Yee Farm | Dark Chocolate Apricots (flat container) | 8 oz | CON0188 | Milk |
Cal Yee’s | Dark Chocolate Apricots (Hinged Lid container) | 8 oz | CON0188 | Milk |
Boa Vista Orchards | Butter Toffee Almonds | 6 oz | Milk (from Butter) |
What to do
Customers with milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds allergy/sensitivity who have purchased the affected products should not consume the product and should dispose of them or return them to us for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact us at (707) 425-5327 or mariatmail03@gmail.com) from 8am-4:30pm PST, Monday-Friday.