Nut Recall Map Shows Six States With New Warning
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Retailer Meijer is recalling packages of Frederik's brand Dark Chocolate Almonds this week because they could potentially contain cashews, which are not disclosed on the packaging.
Newsweek reached out to the company via email Tuesday night for comment.
Why It Matters
Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential of damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.
Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
The FDA also warns that people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew nuts potentially "run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product."
What To Know
In the alert, the agency says that the recall includes the dark chocolate-covered almonds sold in stand-up pouches in Meijer stores, with sell by dates of May 7, 2026, and May 28, 2026.
Additional 8-count 1.5-ounce multi-pack boxes with a sell by date of May 5, 2026, are also part of the recall, the FDA says.
The almonds were sold in the following states: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Wisconsin, according to the agency.
The FDA alert also shows a chart listing the affected products, with corresponding UPC code numbers. There have been no reported illnesses related to the recall as of Monday, per the agency.
What People Are Saying
The FDA in the alert, in part, regarding the company: "About Meijer: Meijer is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest."
Continuing: "As the pioneer of the one-stop shopping concept, more than 70,000 Meijer team members work hard to deliver a friendly, seamless in-store and online shopping experience featuring an assortment of fresh foods, high-quality apparel, household essentials, and health and wellness products and services. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. Additional information on the company can be found by visiting newsroom.meijer.comExternal Link Disclaimer."
What Happens Next
Customers who have purchased the recalled chocolate-covered nuts are urged to return the product to a Meijer store for a refund, the FDA says.
Those with additional questions may contact Meijer at 800-543-3704 from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET every day. "Customers with questions or concerns about their health are encouraged to contact their primary care provider," the alert also notes.
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