CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Jun 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias product recalled

Hawaiian Host Candies Of La is recalling Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias product is a snack product, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Apr 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesThe affected 0.6oz bag has lot numbers K5069C1 and K5069C2 and best by date 10/2026. The affected 4oz bag has lot numbers B4339E1 and B4340E1 and best by date 07/2026. The lot numbers break down as follows: K (Kea au); 5 (2024); 069 (Julian date, March 10, 2025); C (Line); 1 or 2 (Shift) B (Biscomerica); 4 (2024); 339 (Julian date, Dec 4, 2025); E (Line); 1 (Shift) B (Biscomerica); 4 (2024); 340 (Julian date, Dec 5, 2025); E (Line); 1 (Shift)
Quantity recalled133 cases (6 boxes/24 pouches/0.6oz per pouch); 4,165 cases (6 boxes/4oz pouches per box)

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-0811-2025
FDA event ID
96776
Recalling firm
Hawaiian Host Candies Of La, Honolulu, HI
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
25 Apr 2025
FDA classified
23 May 2025
Reported
4 Jun 2025
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category
Herbal Supplements

Timeline

25 Apr 2025Recall initiated by company
23 May 2025Classified by FDA+28 days
4 Jun 2025Published in enforcement report+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Undeclared almond and cashew.

Product as listed by the FDA

Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias product is a snack product and packaged in 0.6oz and 4oz plastic flexible pouch. Dist. By Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. Kea au, Hawaii 96749, USA. Label declares Contains: Tree Nuts (Macadamia), Milk and Soy. Each master case contains 6 boxes and each box contains 24 pouches (0.6oz per pouch). The 0.6oz retail bag has the UPC 0 72992 05464 4. Each master case contains 6 pouches (4oz per pouch). The 4oz retail bag has the UPC 0 72992 05556 6.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, ME, MI, NJ, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Guam.

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared almond and cashew.

Which lots are affected?

The affected 0.6oz bag has lot numbers K5069C1 and K5069C2 and best by date 10/2026. The affected 4oz bag has lot numbers B4339E1 and B4340E1 and best by date 07/2026. The lot numbers break down as follows: K (Kea au); 5 (2024); 069 (Julian date, March 10, 2025); C (Line); 1 or 2 (Shift) B (Biscomerica); 4 (2024); 339 (Julian date, Dec 4, 2025); E (Line); 1 (Shift) B (Biscomerica); 4 (2024); 340 (Julian date, Dec 5, 2025); E (Line); 1 (Shift)

Where was it sold?

Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, ME, MI, NJ, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Guam.

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.

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