CLASS III Food recall · Reported 5 Aug 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Rachael's Gourmet Candy Necklaces recalled
Consumer Product Distributors is recalling Rachael's Gourmet Candy Necklaces, distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. The recall was initiated on 29 Jun 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-2905-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71716
- Recalling firm
- Consumer Product Distributors, Chicopee, MA
- Brand
- Rachael's
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Jun 2015
- FDA classified
- 29 Jul 2015
- Reported
- 5 Aug 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Candy
Timeline
| 29 Jun 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Jul 2015 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 5 Aug 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product contains undeclared FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, and FD&C Yellow #5. In addition, FD&C Blue # 2 is declared on the label but was not found in the product.
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
RACHAEL'S GOURMET Candy Necklaces, Net Wt. 1.95 oz.; UPC: 0-77449-50452-9
Where it was distributed
RI, MA, PA, NY, CT, NH
ConnecticutMassachusettsNew HampshireNew YorkPennsylvaniaRhode Island
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product contains undeclared FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, and FD&C Yellow #5. In addition, FD&C Blue # 2 is declared on the label but was not found in the product.
Which lots are affected?
1-20-16, 2-6-16, 3-3-16, 4-30-16, 08-17-16, 08-18-16, 10-8-16, 10-9-16, 12-29-16, 4-15-17
Where was it sold?
RI, MA, PA, NY, CT, NH
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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