CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Dec 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels recalled by Palmer Candy

Palmer Candy is recalling HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels, distributed in Iowa. The recall was initiated on 8 Nov 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSell by 10/07/14 F30202

Quantity recalled99/16/12-oz. container cases

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-0732-2014
FDA event ID: 66812
Recalling firm: Palmer Candy, Sioux City, IA
Brand: HyVee
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 8 Nov 2013
FDA classified: 9 Dec 2013
Reported: 18 Dec 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Labeling Errors
Product category: Candy

Timeline

8 Nov 2013	Recall initiated by company
9 Dec 2013	Classified by FDA	+31 days
18 Dec 2013	Published 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

Chocolate caramel clusters containing peanuts were mislabeled as chocolate covered caramels, which do not contain peanuts.

Product as listed by the FDA

HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels, packaged in 12-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125207), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125204). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moines, IA.

Where it was distributed

Distribution was made to a distribution center in Iowa.

Iowa

Stores named: Hy-Vee

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Chocolate caramel clusters containing peanuts were mislabeled as chocolate covered caramels, which do not contain peanuts.

Which lots are affected?

Sell by 10/07/14 F30202

Where was it sold?

Distribution was made to a distribution center in Iowa.

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 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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 66812

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters recalled by Palmer Candy.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 Dec 2013	CLASS I	HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters recalled by Palmer CandyHyVee	Palmer Candy	Labeling Errors	IA

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