CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 Feb 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Imperial Nuts and Snacks Chocolate and Peanut Platter recalled
Star Snacks is recalling Imperial Nuts and Snacks Chocolate and Peanut Platter, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Jan 2013 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-0983-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64269
- Recalling firm
- Star Snacks, Jersey City, NJ
- Brand
- Imperial
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Jan 2013
- FDA classified
- 7 Feb 2013
- Reported
- 13 Feb 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 2 Jan 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Feb 2013 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 13 Feb 2013 | 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
Imperial Nuts & Snacks brand of Chocolate and Peanut Platter (Net Weight 26 ounces) has undeclared FD&C colors Blue #1, Red #40, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.
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
Imperial Nuts and Snacks Chocolate and Peanut Platter. Packed By: Star Snacks CO., LLC, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Net Wt. 26 oz (737 g) UPC 5351946762.
Where it was distributed
Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia and Illinois, New Jersey and New York.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Imperial Nuts & Snacks brand of Chocolate and Peanut Platter (Net Weight 26 ounces) has undeclared FD&C colors Blue #1, Red #40, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.
Which lots are affected?
Lots 20I272 and 19I276.
Where was it sold?
Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia and Illinois, New Jersey and New York.
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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