Nectar Foods Inc Dba Honey Mama's Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Oregon Peppermint Cacao Nectar Bar

For Immediate Release

June 22, 2018

Contact

Consumers

Nectar Foods Inc.
1-888-506-2627

Media

Mollie Harger
503-799-1780

Announcement

Nectar Foods Inc., DBA Honey Mama's of Portland, Oregon is recalling 79 Sleeves (948 units) of Oregon Peppermint bars, lot code 112918, because it may contain undeclared almonds.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Oregon Peppermint Bars were distributed in Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin through retail stores and website sales through HoneyMamas.com between June 1st, 2018 and June 21st, 2018.

The product can be identified by name and label listing flavor as Oregon Peppermint. The label is blue with white script and a dark blue Honey Mama's hummingbird logo. Bars are wrapped in brown freezer paper and sealed with label, measuring 3x3 inches, and approximately 8mms thick. Product UPC is 8 54835 00402 9. Bars are refrigerated or frozen, with expiration code 112918 is printed on white label on reverse of bar.

No illnesses have been reported to date related to this recall.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing almonds was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased the affected Honey Mama's Oregon Peppermint bars, and have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds, are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or destroy product.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-506-2627 from 9am to 5pm PST, Monday-Friday. After hours/weekend calls can leave a voicemail and messages will be responded to in the order they were received.

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