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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Elmer's Pecan Egg Candies Recalled for Possible Pecan Tree Bark Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 29, 2022
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Summary

Elmer Candy Corp has recalled 370,464 units of Elmer's Pecan Egg candies because they may contain pieces of pecan tree bark. The recall affects 1oz individual eggs, as well as 6-pack and 24-pack paper cartons. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date. Consumers should return the affected candies to the store for a refund or dispose of them immediately.

Risk

The product may contain foreign material in the form of pecan tree bark. Consuming these candies could lead to a choking hazard or cause injury to the mouth and throat.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are Elmer's Pecan Egg candies (1oz size) sold individually or in 6-pack and 24-pack paper cartons with lot number 2930 and a Best By date of 07/11/22.
  2. Check the packaging for UPC codes 4176175035, 4176175021, or 4176175034. These identifying numbers are printed on the paper cartons and individual wrappers.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Elmer Candy Corp directly for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Elmer's Pecan Egg (1oz)
Variants: Singles, 6 pack, 24 pack
UPC Codes:
4176175035
4176175021
4176175034
Lot Numbers:
2930
Date Ranges: Best BY: 07/11/22

Product is wrapped in polypropylene wrapper and packaged into paper cartons.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89743
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Elmer Candy Corp
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 370,464
Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas

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