Dark Chocolate Expresso Beans; Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Best if used by 11-19-2021. Contains Soy, May Contain Milk. Packed in a facility that processes on share equipment with Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat and Egg. UPC: 0 72488 99868 1 Packed by Torn & Glasser, Los Angeles, CA

Torn & Glasser, INC. recalled Dark Chocolate Expresso Beans in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Apr 13, 2021.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Dark Chocolate walnuts were packed in a container labeled at Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans and does not declare walnuts as an allergen Bottom label with nutritional information is correct for the Dark Chocolate Walnuts." 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.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Pomona, CA. The recall covers 622 cases (7464 units) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported May 5, 2021), 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.