Cracker Barrel Issues Allergy Alert on Mislabeled
Chocolate-Covered Peanuts and Almonds
DENVER-The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s
Consumer Protection Division Thursday advised consumers that Cracker
Barrel Old Country Store Inc. is recalling 5-ounce bags of
chocolate-covered almonds and 5-ounce bags of chocolate double-dipped
peanuts because the packaging is labeled incorrectly.
The product labeled as containing chocolate-covered almonds may
contain chocolate double-dipped peanuts and the product labeled as
containing chocolate double-dipped peanuts may contain chocolate-covered
almonds. People who have an allergy or a severe sensitivity to peanuts
or almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction
if they consume these products.
A company spokesperson verified the products were sold at all four
Colorado Cracker Barrel locations, but have been removed from the store
shelves. Products were packaged in clear 5-ounce plastic bags with a red
and white diamond pattern on the label.
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. No
other candies or packaged food items are part of this recall, and there
is no health risk for consumers who are not allergic to peanuts or
almonds.
The recall was initiated after being reported by Cracker Barrel store
management. Subsequent investigation indicated the problem was caused by
a temporary breakdown in the supplier’s labeling and packaging
processes. This labeling error was limited in scope and no other food
products were involved.
Consumers who purchased these products are urged to return them to
any Cracker Barrel location for a full refund. Consumers with questions
about the recall should call Cracker Barrel at 1-800-333-9566.
