CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Milk Chocolate Maltballs recalled by Marich Confectionery Company

Marich Confectionery is recalling Milk Chocolate Maltballs, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes2781820, 2791809, 2831806

Quantity recalled324 - 15 lb cases of the Milk Chocolate Maltballs were distributed.

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-0726-2019
FDA event ID: 81602
Recalling firm: Marich Confectionery, Hollister, CA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 16 Nov 2018
FDA classified: 14 Dec 2018
Reported: 26 Dec 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Milk

Timeline

16 Nov 2018	Recall initiated by company
14 Dec 2018	Classified by FDA	+28 days
26 Dec 2018	Published 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

Firm was notified by a direct customer that milk chocolate macadamia nuts were found in their shipment of milk chocolate maltballs.

Product as listed by the FDA

Milk Chocolate Maltballs: NET Wt. 15 lbs. Item number 992 Case UPC 00797817-00992-9 Allergy Information: This product contains Wheat, milk and soy and may contain peanuts and tree nuts.

Where it was distributed

CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN. MO, MS, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI, WY and one customer in Seoul. Korea.

California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi New Mexico New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Firm was notified by a direct customer that milk chocolate macadamia nuts were found in their shipment of milk chocolate maltballs.

Which lots are affected?

2781820, 2791809, 2831806

Where was it sold?

CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN. MO, MS, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI, WY and one customer in Seoul. Korea.

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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