Halloween Candy Sold At TJ Maxx, Marshalls And Homegoods Recalled Over Undeclared Milk

(MENAFN- Grocery Coupon Guide) Halloween candy sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra stores is being recalled because the packaging failed to disclose that the product contains milk, creating a potentially serious risk for people with milk allergies.

Crystal Temptations of North Arlington, New Jersey, announced the recall of five varieties of its Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs on August 31. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the recalled candy.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall to date.

Check for These Five Chocolatey Eyeballs Packages

The recalled Halloween candy was distributed through TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post stores in 13 states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Wyoming.

The FDA recall announcement identifies five affected styles and package sizes:

Style 54040-CHEY: 10-ounce Chocolatey Eyeballs in a plastic bag with a designed header card Style 54077-CHEY: 7-ounce Chocolatey Eyeballs in an acrylic box with a designed paper wrap Style 58008-CHEY: 10.5-ounce Chocolatey Eyeballs in a round plastic jar Style 58089-CHEY: 16-ounce Chocolatey Eyeballs in a designer plastic pouch bag Style 54083-CHEY: 11-ounce Chocolatey Eyeballs in a plastic bag tied with a tag

Because several different package styles are involved, shoppers who recently purchased Halloween candy from one of the affected retailers should check both the product description and style number against the recall information.

The FDA announcement does not identify specific lot codes or best-by dates for consumers to check.

The Candy Contains Whey From Milk

The problem was discovered by a TJX analyst, according to the recall announcement.

The Chocolatey Eyeballs contain whey, which comes from milk, but the products were distributed in packaging that didn't disclose the presence of milk.

Crystal Temptations investigated and determined that the labeling problem resulted from what the company described as a temporary breakdown in its production and packaging processes.

Milk is one of the nine major food allergens that federal law requires to be identified on packaged foods when applicable. For someone without a milk allergy, the undeclared ingredient doesn't present the same allergy concern, but someone who is allergic or severely sensitive to milk could face a serious reaction after eating a product without realizing it contains milk.

Don't Take the Candy Back to TJ Maxx or Marshalls for a Refund

Consumers who have one of the recalled Chocolatey Eyeballs products are being told to destroy it.

There's also an unusual detail shoppers should know before heading back to the retailer: refunds aren't available at the point of sale, according to the recall announcement.

Instead, consumers seeking a refund must contact Crystal Temptations directly and provide proof of purchase.

The company can be reached at 201-246-7990, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

That distinction could save shoppers an unnecessary trip to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods or Sierra expecting the store to process the refund.

Check Seasonal Candy Before Anyone Eats It

The timing makes this recall especially important for shoppers who have already started buying Halloween treats.

Someone without a milk allergy might eat the candy without experiencing an allergic reaction, but the missing allergen disclosure means a person who normally checks labels for milk wouldn't have had the information needed to avoid the product.

Parents and caregivers should check Halloween candy they have already purchased rather than waiting until it is served or handed out.

Look specifically for Chocolatey Eyeballs matching styles 54040-CHEY, 54077-CHEY, 58008-CHEY, 58089-CHEY or 54083-CHEY if the candy was purchased from TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods or Sierra in one of the 13 affected states.

Anyone with one of the recalled products should follow the company's instructions to destroy it and contact Crystal Temptations directly with proof of purchase if seeking a refund.

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