Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Diana’s Milk Chocolate Banana Babies, 10.5 oz recall: Undeclared Peanut

Recall published 4+ years ago

Undeclared Peanut

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The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: Undeclared Peanut

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
September 29, 2022
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Diana’s
Product type
Dairy
Distribution
California, Iowa, Michigan, Utah, Washington
Sold at
Albertsons, Safeway, Kroger
UPC codes
743490000104
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Milk Chocolate Banana Babies, 10.5 oz

What the company announced

CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2022 -- Diana’s Bananas, LLC of Chicago is announcing an allergy alert and voluntary recall of its 10.5-ounce packages of Milk Chocolate Banana Babies dipped frozen bananas that may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The voluntary recall comes after it was discovered that the product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanut butter.

The recalled Banana Babies Milk Chocolate were distributed to six specific retailers/distributors (Stater Brothers, San Bernardino, California; Albertsons/Safeway Irvine, California; Kroger Syracuse, Utah; Lipari Foods, Warren, Michigan; UNFI Iowa City, Iowa; UNFI, Ridgefield, Washington).

The product comes in a 10.5-ounce, blue box marked with a BEST IF USED BY DATE of C 08 05 23 on the top of the pull tab. The UPC code is- 7-43490-00010-4.

Consumers who have purchased 10.5-ounce packages of Milk Chocolate Banana Babies with a “BEST IF USED BY” date of C 08 05 23 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Diana’s Bananas from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday, at 1-800-848-3641 or by emailing [email protected] .

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Diana’s Bananas is committed to upholding the highest safety and quality standards.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 743490000104

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • C 08 05 23

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 10.5 oz
  • 10.5 ounce

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Nuts

Diana’s — This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids peanuts or tree nuts, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  3. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  4. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased 10.5-ounce packages of Milk Chocolate Banana Babies with a “BEST IF USED BY” date of C 08 05 23 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Diana’s Bananas, LLC — Consumers: Diana’s Bananas, 1-800-848-3641, [email protected] — Media: Scott Hammond, 815-302-4592, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Diana’s dairy recalled?

Undeclared Peanut Undeclared Peanut

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 743490000104; best-by date C 08 05 23. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased 10.5-ounce packages of Milk Chocolate Banana Babies with a “BEST IF USED BY” date of C 08 05 23 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Iowa, Michigan, Utah, Washington.

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