CLASS II Food recall · Reported 9 Sep 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

containers of Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Caramels recalled

Kilwin's Quality Confections is recalling containers of Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Caramels, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 30 Jul 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesbatch code of 82461 located on the back side of the package above the bar code
Quantity recalled300 retail units

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-3074-2015
FDA event ID
71853
Recalling firm
Kilwin's Quality Confections, Petoskey, MI
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
30 Jul 2015
FDA classified
31 Aug 2015
Reported
9 Sep 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category
Candy

Timeline

30 Jul 2015Recall initiated by company
31 Aug 2015Classified by FDA+32 days
9 Sep 2015Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., is recalling 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels because they were incorrectly labeled and may contain undeclared cashew. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these incorrectly labeled products.

Product as listed by the FDA

5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels. The 5 oz container is a cardboard box with clear plastic window on the front. Retail packages are packed 4 per shipping case.

Where it was distributed

The mislabeled 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels were distributed by Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., to some Kilwins retail stores located in the following states: Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Georgia, New Hampshire, New York, and Missouri, and Maryland. No international

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., is recalling 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels because they were incorrectly labeled and may contain undeclared cashew. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these incorrectly labeled products.

Which lots are affected?

batch code of 82461 located on the back side of the package above the bar code

Where was it sold?

The mislabeled 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels were distributed by Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., to some Kilwins retail stores located in the following states: Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Georgia, New Hampshire, New York, and Missouri, and Maryland. No international

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 26 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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