Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC announced the recall of one of its chocolate-covered Macadamia products in two sizes on April 26, 2025. The company identified the presence of undeclared cashews and almonds in Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias. People allergic to these nuts are at high risk, therefore, the company immediately ordered a recall along with informing all the concerned personnel.
Highlights
- 0.6 oz and 4 oz packets of Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias are being recalled.
- The product is from Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC and is recalled for undeclared cashews and nuts.
- The company and FDA announced the details for public disclosure on April 26, 2025.
Mauna Loa’s Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias are Recalled
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC is a Hawaii-based company with a famous Nut Center visited by tourists. The products, especially chocolates by this company, are also distributed in the U.S.A. for sale. On April 26, 2025, the company ordered a voluntary recall for one of their chocolate products.
The company offers a variety of Chocolate Covered Macadamias, with the Dark Chocolate flavor being part of the recall. An internal quality control inspection revealed that a batch of this product contained undeclared cashews and almonds, a result of a manufacturing error at the third-party co-manufacturer.
As soon as the company recognized this undeclared contamination, an alert was issued to the public and the company announced the voluntary product recall. The third-party co-manufacturer was also intimidated, and the FDA issued the notice on the same day. People who are allergic to nuts, especially cashews and almonds, are advised not to consume this product as they may experience severe allergic reactions that could even be life-threatening.
Specifications of the Recalled Product
Two sizes of the Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias are being recalled. The product was distributed for sale in retail stores at various locations. Arizona, California, Florida, Colorado, Texas, Oregon, and Pennsylvania are among the many other states where the product was distributed. Further details of the recalled product are available below.
- Product name: Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias
- Product size: 0.6oz and 4oz bags
- UPC: 0 72992 05464 4 (0.6 oz) and 0 72992 05556 6 (4 oz)
- Lot numbers: K5069C1 and K5069C2 (0.6 oz) and B4339E1 and B4340E1 (4 oz)
- Best by date: 10/2026 (0.6 oz) and 07/2026 (4 oz)
Luckily, no one has reported any illnesses or allergic reactions from Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias. If any consumer has the products specified above are advised not to consume them and return to the store of purchase. A full refund will be granted to the consumers. In case of any queries, people can have a word at 1-888-255-5998.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC sincerely apologizes for this mistake. They are committed to upholding high safety and quality standards. This lets consumers trust the brand fully.
