Duane Beckett
Nuts.com has recalled its Espresso Malted Milk Balls after wheat and soy were found in the product but were not declared on the label.
The candy was distributed nationwide, and the FDA placed the recall in Class I, its most serious category, which is used when exposure could cause serious health consequences or death.
According to the FDA, wheat and soy are major food allergens, and allergic reactions can range from hives and swelling to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Delish reported the recall affects about 10,190 pounds of candy, so this is not a small, local issue tucked away in one shop or one state.
Why this is dangerous
I’ve learned not to shrug off allergen recalls, especially when the product is a snack people might grab without a second thought. The real danger is simple. Someone who avoids wheat or soy could eat this candy believing it’s safe. Therefore, a simple snack can turn into a medical emergency fast.
FoodSafety.gov states that symptoms can appear within minutes or a few hours, and they may include swelling, wheezing, dizziness, vomiting, or trouble breathing.
What should you check?
Shoppers should be looking for:
- A one-pound sealed pouch of Espresso Malted Milk Balls
- Or a 20-pound clear poly bag of Espresso Malted Milk Balls packed inside a cardboard box.
The SKU item number is 5106-01.
For anyone who has the recalled item at home, the safest move is not to eat it, especially if someone in the household has a wheat or soy allergy.
As there is no clear refund or replacement policy online, if you have the product, keep checking Nuts.com for further information.
If you have eaten some of the product, as FoodSafety.gov put it, if anyone starts having allergy symptoms, they should stop eating the food immediately, use emergency medication like epinephrine if prescribed, and get medical help.