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Following a recall of candy bars due to a major undeclared allergen, Newsweek is publishing a list of stores that may have stocked the products.
Gardners Candies is voluntarily recalling its Cappuccino Meltaway bars because they may contain cashew nuts.
Why It's Important
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall on December 27, warning that those who have a tree nut allergy or severe sensitivity to nuts may have a "serious or life-threatening allergic reaction" if they eat the candy.
The product is sold as a stand-alone bar and is also found in Gardeners Candies' Meltaway Treat Box.
An FDA investigation found the problem was caused by "a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes."
What To Know
The affected products went on sale starting September 1.
Gardners Candies said seven physical stores and 71 outlets were affected by the recall. They are:
| Meyer Dairy Farms, State College, PA | 2390 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 |
| CVS 10250, Johnstown, PA | 1198 Scalp Ave., Johnstown, PA 15904 |
| Giant Eagle 46, Johnstown, PA | 344 Goucher St., Johnstown, PA 15905 |
| Giant Eagle 16, Johnstown, PA | 1451 Scalp Ave., Johnstown, PA 15904 |
| Weis Market 187, Bellefonte, PA | 170 Buckaroo Ln., Bellefonte, PA 16823 |
| Giant Food Store 6574, Bellefonte, PA | 2699 Benner Pike, Bellefonte, PA 16823 |
| Giant Food Store 72, State College, PA | 255 Northland Center, State College, PA 16803 |
| CVS 01919, Philipsburg, PA | 815 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 |
| Klingensmith 45, Ford City, PA | 313 Ford St., Ford City, PA 16226 |
| Giant Eagle 46, Johnstown, PA | 344 Goucher St., Johnstown, PA 15905 |
| Giant Eagle 682, N. Cambria, PA | 7 Cottonwood St., N. Cambria, PA 15714 |
| Weis Market 137, State College, PA | 110 Rolling Ridge Dr., State College, PA |
| Klingensmith 45, Ford City, PA | 313 Ford St., Ford City, PA 16226 |
| Giant Eagle 71, Altoona, PA | 181 Sophira Ln., Altoona, PA 16602 |
| Martin's Food Stores 6308, Indiana, PA | 1570 Oakland Ave., Indiana, PA 15701 |
| CVS 01685, Clearfield, PA | 3055 Park Place, Clearfield, PA 16830 |
| Martella's Pharmacy, Parkhill, PA | 192 William Penn Ave., Johnstown, PA 15909 |
| Giant Eagle 71, Altoona, PA | 181 Sophira Ln., Altoona, PA 16602 |
| Giant Eagle 682, N. Cambria, PA | 7 Cottonwood St., N. Cambria, PA 15714 |
| Giant Eagle 79, Roaring Spring, PA | 510 S. Route 36, Roaring Spring, PA 16673 |
| Martins Foods 325, Dubois, PA | 130 Hoover Ave., Dubois, PA 15801 |
| Gourmet Kitchen, Dubois, PA | 522 Shaffer Rd. # 121, Dubois, PA 15801 |
| Weis Market 137, State College, PA | 110 Rolling Ridge Dr., State College, PA |
| Giant Eagle 54, Somerset, PA | 1606 N. Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 |
| Woodward Pharmacy, Houtzdale, PA | 565 Spring St., Houtzdale, PA 16651 |
| Giant Eagle 1662, Bedford, PA | 510 E. Pitt St., Bedford, PA 15522 |
| Giant Eagle 682, N. Cambria, PA | 7 Cottonwood St., N. Cambria, PA 15714 |
| CVS 05720, Somerset, PA | 110 S. Pleasant Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 |
| CVS 01685, Clearfield, PA | 3055 Park Place, Clearfield, PA 16830 |
| Giant Food Store 72, State College, PA | 255 Northland Center, State College, PA 16803 |
| Lavale Plaza The Mail Room, Lavale, MD | 1313 Lavale Plaza, Lavale, MD 21502 |
| Giant Eagle 19, Johnstown, PA | 1233 Broad St., Johnstown, PA 15906 |
| Weis Market 64, Altoona, PA | 601 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 |
| Weis Market 30, Huntingdon, PA | 611-619 Fifteenth St., Huntingdon, PA 16652 |
| Weis Market 40, Park Hills, PA | Park Hills Plaza, Altoona, PA 16602 |
| Giant Eagle 46, Johnstown, PA | 344 Goucher St., Johnstown, PA 15905 |
| Giant Eagle 71, Altoona, PA | 181 Sophira Ln., Altoona, PA 16602 |
| Martins Foods 325, Dubois, PA | 130 Hoover Ave., Dubois, PA 15801 |
| CVS 01919, Philipsburg, PA | 815 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 |
| Way Fruit Farm, Port Matilda, PA | 2355 Halfmoon Valley Rd., Port Matilda, PA 16870 |
| Appelby's Drug 514, Mount Union, PA | 133 E. Shirley St., Mt. Union, PA 17066 |
| Minit Mart 239, Penfield, PA | 12120 Bennetts Valley Hwy, Penfield, PA 15849 |
| Martins Foods 6308, Indiana, PA | 1570 Oakland Ave., Indiana, PA 15701 |
| Weis Market 118, Philipsburg, PA | 501 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 |
| CVS 01685, Clearfield, PA | 3055 Park Place, Clearfield, PA 16830 |
| Martin's Foods 292, Altoona, PA | 200 E. Chestnut Ave., Altoona, PA 16601 |
| Salem Crossroads 02020, Delmont, PA | 195 B Sheffield Dr., Delmont, PA 15626 |
| CVS 06185, Clearfield, PA | 3055 Park Place, Clearfield, PA 16830 |
| Giant Eagle 79, Roaring Spring, PA | 510 S. Route 36, Roaring Spring, PA 16673 |
| CVS 01919, Philipsburg, PA | 815 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 |
| Weis Market 118, Philipsburg, PA | 501 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 |
| Keystone Pharmacy 1546, New Alexandria, PA | Routes 22 & 981, New Alexandria, PA 15670 |
| Giant Eagle 46, Johnstown, PA | 344 Goucher St., Johnstown, PA 15905 |
| Martella's Pharmacy, Franklin St. | 1079 Franklin St., Johnstown, PA 15905 |
| Boswell Prescription Center, Boswell, PA | 210 Ohio St., Boswell, PA 15531 |
| Martin's Food 466, Altoona, PA | 1000 Logan Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 |
| Giant Eagle 71, Altoona, PA | 181 Sophira Ln., Altoona, PA 16602 |
| Way Fruit Farm, Port Matilda, PA | 2355 Halfmoon Valley Rd., Port Matilda, PA 16870 |
| Giant Eagle 54, Somerset, PA | 1606 N. Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 |
| Giant Eagle 71, Altoona, PA | 181 Sophira Ln., Altoona, PA 16602 |
| Giant Eagle 682, N. Cambria, PA | 7 Cottonwood St., N. Cambria, PA 15714 |
| Weis Market 30, Huntingdon, PA | 611-619 Fifteenth St., Huntingdon, PA 16652 |
| Klingensmith 45, Ford City, PA | 313 Ford St., Ford City, PA 16226 |
| Minit Mart 239, Penfield, PA | 12120 Bennetts Valley Hwy, Penfield, PA 15849 |
| Lingles Neighborhood Market, | 150th 15th St., Renovo, PA 17764 |
| Weis Market 30, Huntingdon, PA | 611-619 Fifteenth St., Huntingdon, PA 16652 |
| Punxsutawney Hometown Market | 201 N. Hampton Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767 |
What People Are Saying
Gardners Candies said in a statement to Newsweek on December 30 that "our product has been officially cleared and is now safe to consume."
It added that the "safety and well-being of our customers have always been our top priority," and it "took immediate action to address the concern, working closely with food safety experts and regulatory authorities."
"We deeply appreciate the patience and trust of our customers and partners throughout this process. Transparency remains a cornerstone of our values, and we are confident in the quality and safety of our product moving forward," the company said.
What's Next
Anyone who has purchased a Cappuccino Meltaway Bar with a Best Buy date of 082725 can call Gardners Candies at 1-800-242-2639 for a refund or replacement.
Lines are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Update 12/31/24, 10:36 a.m. ET: This article was updated with a statement from Gardners Candies and a list of stores the company distributes to has been replaced with a list of those directly affected by the recall.
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