CLASS I Food recall · Reported 29 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
sugar free salt water taffy recalled by The Caramel Factory
The Caramel Factory is recalling sugar free salt water taffy, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 18 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-1544-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74205
- Recalling firm
- The Caramel Factory, Batesville, MS
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 17 Jun 2016
- Reported
- 29 Jun 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 18 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Jun 2016 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 29 Jun 2016 | 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
Candy, baked goods, and Caramel icing contain undeclared allergens. Undeclared milk and eggs
Product as listed by the FDA
sugar free salt water taffy
Where it was distributed
Batesville, MS for retail products; LA, MS, TN, AL, GA, KY, AR for caramel icing.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Candy, baked goods, and Caramel icing contain undeclared allergens. Undeclared milk and eggs
Which lots are affected?
None
Where was it sold?
Batesville, MS for retail products; LA, MS, TN, AL, GA, KY, AR for caramel icing.
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
25 other products · FDA event 74205This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is sugar free milk chocolate cashew cluster recalled by The Caramel Factory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS I | white and dark chocolate cashew clusters recalled by The Caramel Factory | The Caramel Factory | Undeclared Milk | 7 states |
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| Food | CLASS I | turtle brownies recalled by The Caramel Factory | The Caramel Factory | Undeclared Egg | 7 states |
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