CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Combos Cheddar Cheese Pretzel recalled by Mars Chocolate North America
Mars Chocolate North America is recalling Combos Cheddar Cheese Pretzel, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 14 Jun 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2165-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74417
- Recalling firm
- Mars Chocolate North America, Hackettstown, NJ
- Brand
- Combos
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 15 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 21 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Peanuts
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 14 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +93 days |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Mars Chocolate North America is recalling select Combos due to the potential for undeclared peanut residue.
Product as listed by the FDA
COMBOS CHEDDAR CHEESE PRETZEL Net Wt. 6.30 oz (178.6 g) Mars Chocolate North America, LLC Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 41419420058
Where it was distributed
Nationwide; Foreign
Questions about this recall
Is Combos Cheddar Cheese Pretzel recalled?
Yes. Mars Chocolate North America recalled Combos Cheddar Cheese Pretzel on 14 Jun 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2165-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Mars Chocolate North America is recalling select Combos due to the potential for undeclared peanut residue.
Which lots are affected?
613EAALB01 613EBALB01 613ECALB01 613FAALB01 613FBALB01 614FAALB01 614FBALB01 614FCALB01 Best before 3/2017
Where was it sold?
Nationwide; Foreign
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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