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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Sanders Caramels and Clusters Recalled for Plastic Brush Bristles

Agency Publication Date: January 10, 2023
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Summary

Approximately 959,387 units of Sanders brand Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and Assorted Sea Salt Caramels and Pecan Clusters have been recalled. These candies were sold in various packaging including tubs, pouches, and gift boxes at retail stores across the United States and Canada. The manufacturer initiated the recall after discovering pieces of plastic cleaning brush bristles inside the products.

Risk

The candy may contain sharp pieces of plastic from a cleaning brush. While no injuries have been reported, consuming these products poses a risk of choking or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Sanders brand Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Assorted Caramels, and Pecan Clusters sold in tubs, pouches, and gift boxes.
  2. Check your candy packaging for Best By dates ranging from April 2023 through March 2024. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

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: Sanders Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
Variants: 36oz Tub, 28oz Tub, 2/36oz Tub, 7oz Pouch, 7oz Gift Box, 18oz Tub, 9oz Pouch, 14oz Gift Box
UPC Codes:
035900264429
035900274886
035900301674
035900308529
035900309878
035900309885
035900309694
035900310454
Date Ranges: Best By 10/14/2023, Best By 10/15/2023, Best By 10/16/2023, Best By 10/18/2023, Best By 10/19/2023, Best By 10/25/2023, Best By 10/28/2023, Best By 10/29/2023, Best By 11/02/2023, Best By 12/07/2023, Best By 12/08/2023, Best By 12/09/2023, Best By 12/10/2023, Best By 12/11/2023, Best By 12/12/2023, Best By 12/13/2023, Best By 12/14/2023, Best By 12/15/2023, Best By 12/16/2023, Best By 12/17/2023, Best By 12/19/2023, Best By 12/20/2023, Best By 12/21/2023, Best By 12/22/2023, Best By 12/23/2023, Best By 12/24/2023, Best By 12/26/2023, Best By 12/27/2023, Best By 12/28/2023, Best By 12/29/2023, Best By 12/30/2023, Best By 01/01/2024, Best By 01/02/2024, Best By 01/03/2024, Best By 01/04/2024, Best By 01/05/2024, Best By 01/06/2024, Best By 01/08/2024, Best By 01/09/2024, Best By 01/10/2024, Best By 01/11/2024, Best By 01/12/2024, Best By 01/13/2024, Best By 01/15/2024, Best By 01/16/2024, Best By 01/17/2024, Best By 01/20/2024, Best By 01/25/2024, Best By 01/26/2024, Best By 01/27/2024, Best By 01/28/2024, Best By 01/29/2024, Best By 01/31/2024, Best By 02/01/2024, Best By 02/02/2024, Best By 02/03/2024, Best By 02/04/2024, Best By 02/10/2024, Best By 02/18/2024, Best By 02/19/2024, Best By 02/22/2024, Best By 02/23/2024, Best By 03/01/2024, Best By 03/02/2024, Best By 03/03/2024, Best By 03/05/2024, Best By 03/06/2024, Best By 03/07/2024, Best By 03/08/2024, Best By 03/09/2024, Best By 03/10/2024, Best By 08/03/2023

Recall Number F-0248-2023

Product: Sanders Assorted Milk and Dark Sea Salt Caramels
Variants: 7oz Gift Box, .5oz Silver Box, 7oz Silver Box
UPC Codes:
035900310805
035900297823
035900297939
Date Ranges: Best By 11/11/2023, Best By 11/12/2023, Best By 11/22/2023, Best By 11/23/2023, Best By 11/24/2023, Best By 11/25/2023, Best By 01/12/2024

Recall Number F-0249-2023

Product: Sanders Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
Variants: 36oz Tub, .5oz Individual Wrapped, 28oz Tub, 2 pack 36oz Tub, 6oz Pouch, 18oz Tub, 9oz Pouch, 7oz Pouch, 14oz Gift Box
UPC Codes:
035900276361
035900255519
035900274367
035900307812
035900309700
035900309861
035900310812
035900311741
035900311796
035900309489
035900301681
035900310454
Date Ranges: Best By 10/13/2023, Best By 10/14/2023, Best By 10/15/2023, Best By 10/16/2023, Best By 10/28/2023, Best By 12/07/2023, Best By 12/08/2023, Best By 12/09/2023, Best By 12/12/2023, Best By 12/13/2023, Best By 12/14/2023, Best By 12/15/2023, Best By 12/16/2023, Best By 12/17/2023, Best By 12/19/2023, Best By 12/20/2023, Best By 12/21/2023, Best By 12/22/2023, Best By 12/23/2023, Best By 12/24/2023, Best By 12/26/2023, Best By 12/27/2023, Best By 12/28/2023, Best By 12/29/2023, Best By 12/30/2023, Best By 01/01/2024, Best By 01/02/2024, Best By 01/03/2024, Best By 01/04/2024, Best By 01/05/2024, Best By 01/08/2024, Best By 01/09/2024, Best By 01/10/2024, Best By 01/11/2024, Best By 01/12/2024, Best By 01/13/2024, Best By 01/15/2024, Best By 01/16/2024, Best By 01/17/2024, Best By 01/18/2024, Best By 01/19/2024, Best By 01/20/2024, Best By 01/24/2024, Best By 01/25/2024, Best By 01/26/2024, Best By 01/27/2024, Best By 01/28/2024, Best By 01/29/2024, Best By 02/03/2024, Best By 02/09/2024, Best By 02/10/2024, Best By 02/21/2024, Best By 02/29/2024, Best By 03/06/2024

Recall Number F-0250-2023

Product: Sanders Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Pecan Cluster
Variants: .5oz Individual Wrapped, 25oz Tub, 18oz Tub, 7oz Pouch
UPC Codes:
035900255502
035900274862
035900309717
035900301704
Date Ranges: Best By 04/25/2023, Best By 07/25/2023, Best By 07/26/2023, Best By 07/27/2023, Best By 07/28/2023, Best By 07/29/2023, Best By 07/31/2023, Best By 08/02/2023, Best By 08/03/2023, Best By 08/05/2023, Best By 12/17/2023, Best By 12/19/2023, Best By 01/27/2024, Best By 02/01/2024

Recall Number F-0251-2023

Product: Sanders Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sea Salt Caramel
Variants: 18oz Tub, 32oz Tub
UPC Codes:
035900308574
035900309199
Date Ranges: Best By 10/15/2023, Best By 10/18/2023, Best By 10/20/2023, Best By 10/21/2023, Best By 10/22/2023, Best By 10/25/2023, Best By 10/26/2023, Best By 10/27/2023, Best By 12/08/2023, Best By 12/09/2023, Best By 12/10/2023, Best By 12/12/2023, Best By 12/13/2023, Best By 12/14/2023, Best By 12/15/2023, Best By 12/16/2023, Best By 12/17/2023, Best By 12/19/2023, Best By 12/20/2023, Best By 12/21/2023

Recall Number F-0252-2023

Product: Sanders Dark Chocolate Maple Sea Salt Caramel (6oz)
Variants: 6oz Foil Bag
Date Ranges: Best By 10/14/2023, Best By 10/15/2023

No UPC listed. Recall Number F-0253-2023

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91364
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Sanders Candy LLC dba Second Nature Brands
Sold By: retail stores nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 6 products (959,387 units (total))
Distributed To: Nationwide

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