Dove Recalls Holiday Chocolate Because of Unlisted Allergens
On Friday, Mars Chocolate North America issued a voluntary recall of Dove’s seasonal “Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes” candies after a customer found a piece of a Snickers in one of the assortment bags.
The recall affects an estimated 6,700 cases of the product. The 24 oz. bags were sold in Walmarts in 35 states in the U.S. between Sept. 19 and Dec. 1, according to ABC.
“People who have allergies to peanuts, wheat and/or eggs have the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,” the company said in a statement. “We are fully cooperating with the FDA on this matter. Food safety and product quality are of paramount importance to Mars, and we are committed to the highest standards for all of our products.”
According to ABC, no injuries or reactions have been reported at this time.