CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Jan 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dark Chocolate Cashews recalled by Farrell Farms
Farrell Farms is recalling Dark Chocolate Cashews, distributed in North Carolina. The recall was initiated on 19 Nov 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0527-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78653
- Recalling firm
- Farrell Farms, Goldsboro, NC
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Nov 2017
- FDA classified
- 5 Jan 2018
- Reported
- 3 Jan 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 19 Nov 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Jan 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +45 days |
| 5 Jan 2018 | Classified by FDA | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared allergen: Milk
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Dark Chocolate Cashews, Net Wt.7 oz, Farrell Farms, 200 Gin Road, Goldsboro, NC
Where it was distributed
NC
Questions about this recall
Is Dark Chocolate Cashews recalled?
Yes. Farrell Farms recalled Dark Chocolate Cashews on 19 Nov 2017. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0527-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared allergen: Milk
Which lots are affected?
Sold via website between October 16th, 2017 to November 17th, 2017
Where was it sold?
NC
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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