Big Island Candies’ Makana Brownie Assortment Boxes for Undeclared Peanut Allergen Risk.
Recently, a significant recall was issued for the Makana Brownie Assortment Box, produced by Big Island Candies based in Hilo, Hawaii. The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, affects approximately 120 boxes of the brownies (identified as batch 60) that were sold at the company’s Ala Moana Store in Honolulu from December 13 to December 21, 2023. The reason for the recall is the presence of undeclared peanuts in the product, which poses a severe risk to individuals with peanut allergies.
The FDA emphasized the potential danger of these brownies to those with a peanut allergy, noting that consumption could lead to a serious or even life-threatening allergic reaction. The issue was identified when it was discovered that a portion of the boxes might contain Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Brownies instead of the intended Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nut Brownies. The packaging of these brownies failed to list peanuts as an ingredient, thus not alerting consumers to the potential allergen.
Customers who have purchased this specific product, identifiable by the batch code RFFIC 326760, are urged to return it to any of Big Island Candies’ stores for either a refund or replacement. This recall is part of a series of food recalls recently announced by the FDA, spanning various states and involving a range of products for reasons including mislabeling and potential contamination.
The decision to recall the Makana Brownie Assortment Box was initiated by Big Island Candies following a report from a consumer who had an adverse reaction after consuming the product. As of the announcement, no other incidents had been reported. An investigation into the matter revealed that the issue stemmed from the packing and labeling stage and was confined to batch 60 of this particular product. Big Island Candies has issued an apology to its customers for the inconvenience and potential danger caused by this oversight.
The seriousness of peanut allergies, particularly in children, cannot be understated. According to the FDA, approximately 1 million children in the United States have a peanut allergy, and only a fraction of them will outgrow it. This recall comes in the wake of other significant food recalls, including one involving Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese produced by Rizo Lopez Foods, which was recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The risk posed by the undeclared presence of peanuts in the Makana Brownie Assortment Box could lead to potential legal action by affected consumers. Individuals who have suffered an allergic reaction or other injuries due to the consumption of these brownies may consider filing a product liability lawsuit. Such lawsuits typically involve proving that the product was dangerous due to a manufacturing defect, design flaw, or inadequate labeling and warning.
Navigating a product liability lawsuit is a complex process that requires the expertise of a skilled attorney. Legal professionals can assist in evidence gathering, case filing, settlement negotiation, and court representation. Successful claims may result in compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and possibly punitive damages in cases of gross negligence.
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