Koppers Chocolate Dark Chocolate Gummy Bears, 4oz (113g) retail package, metallized foil resealable pouch, 12 pouches per case

The Newark Nut Store recalled Koppers Chocolate Dark Chocolate Gummy Bears, 4oz (113g) retail package, metallized foil resealable pouch, 12 pouches per case in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Sep 25, 2019.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Kopper s Chocolate has initiated recall of Koppers Chocolate Dark Chocolate Gummy Bears, 4oz (113g) retail package, metallized foil resealable pouch, 12 pouches per case, printed BB: 08/2020 because the product packaging only identifies soy as an allergen. The product does not list milk , which is an allergen ." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "The product was distributed to NY, NJ, and PA retail locations." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Linden, NJ. The recall covers 25 cases (300 pouches) were distributed of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Oct 30, 2019), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.