Thousands of Seasonal Dove Chocolates Recalled

The Mars Chocolate Company has issued a voluntary recall of thousands of cases of Dove seasonal chocolate snowflake candies after a consumer discovered a piece of a Snickers in the bag.

The FDA states that between Sept. 19 and Dec. 1 approximately 6,700 cases of Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes were shipped and distributed across 35 states. These packages could contain some SNICKERS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX® pieces that have peanuts, wheat and/or eggs, but these ingredients are not listed on the outer package ingredient label.

According to the FDA, the 240z bags are sold at only "one major retailer." Although the FDA didn't identify the "major retailer" in their release several news organizations such as ABC have identified the retailer as Walmart.

People who have allergies to peanuts, wheat and/or eggs have the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. According to the FDA so far no adverse reactions have been reported. Consumers who purchased this product should check packages to see if affected with the following information.

Item# 10139802 - UPC# 400050521
LOT CODE: 537CG4PA30, 537DG4PA30, 538AG4PA30, 538AM4PA30, 541AG4PA20, 542EM4PA20

Sold in:

AZ, GA, MA, MS, OH, VA, CA, IA, MD, NH, OK, VT, CO, IL, ME, NJ, OR, WA, CT, IN, MI, NM, PA, WI, DE, KS, MN, NV, RI, WY, FL, KY, MO, NY and TX.

Consumers who believe they have purchased the item and have allergy concerns can return the product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns may call the Mars Company at 1-800-551-0907.