Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Little Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs, 7 oz., 10 oz., 10.5 oz., 11 oz., and 16 oz recall: Undeclared milk

Recall published last month

Undeclared milk

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, 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
August 31, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Little Temptations
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Distribution
Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming
Sold at
Marshalls, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Chocolatey Eyeballs, 7 oz., 10 oz., 10.5 oz., 11 oz., and 16 oz.

What the company announced

Crystal Temptations of North Arlington, NJ is recalling Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs because they contain undeclared MILK allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled product, sold under the Crystal Temptations brand, was distributed in Arizona, Texas, Virginia, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Indiana, Nevada, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, and Wyoming, through the following Retail stores; Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Homegoods, Sierra Trading post.

The recalled Crystal Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs can be identified by the style number and packaging shown on the product label, as listed below:

  • Style #: 54040-CHEY · Packaging (as labeled): “Crystal Temptations” plastic bag with designed header card – Chocolatey Eyeballs, 10 oz.
  • Style #: 54077-CHEY · Packaging (as labeled): “Crystal Temptations” acrylic box with designed paper wrap – Chocolatey Eyeballs, 7 oz.
  • Style #: 58008-CHEY · Packaging (as labeled): “Crystal Temptations” round plastic jar – Chocolatey Eyeballs, 10.5 oz.
  • Style #: 58089-CHEY · Packaging (as labeled): “Crystal Temptations” designer plastic pouch bag – Chocolatey Eyeballs, 16 oz.
  • Style #: 54083-CHEY · Packaging (as labeled): “Crystal Temptations” plastic bag tied with a tag – Chocolatey Eyeballs, 11 oz.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered by a TJX analyst that the chocolatey eyeballs containing Whey (Milk) were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased Crystal Temptations Chocolatey eyeballs are urged to destroy the product. Refunds are not available at the point of sale; consumers must reach out to Crystal Temptations with proof of purchase for a refund. 1-201-246-7990 , Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 54040-CHEY
  • 54077-CHEY
  • 58008-CHEY
  • 58089-CHEY
  • 54083-CHEY
  • und. 1-201-246-7990

Package size

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

  • 7 oz
  • 10 oz
  • 10.5 oz
  • 11 oz
  • 16 oz

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 Milk

Little Temptations — The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. 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 milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Crystal Temptations Chocolatey eyeballs are urged to destroy the product.

Company contact: Crystal Temptations — Consumers: Crystal Temptations, 1-201-246-7990

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 Little Temptations candy & chocolate recalled?

Undeclared milk People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 54040-CHEY, 54077-CHEY, 58008-CHEY. 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 milk, 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 Crystal Temptations Chocolatey eyeballs are urged to destroy the product.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and others.

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