Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Uncle Giuseppe’s Chocolate covered nuts and raisins recall: May contain undeclared milk, soy, and cashews

Recall published 6 months ago

May contain undeclared milk, soy, and cashews

Uncle Giuseppe’s Candy & chocolate — recalled candy & chocolate
Photo 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, Soy and Cashews 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

Recall number
H-0775-2026
Published
April 24, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Uncle Giuseppe’s
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Units affected
254 (11oz units)
Distribution
New Jersey, New York
Lot / code info
Sell By dates range from 9/4/26-11/6/26. UPC: 812235023309
UPC codes
812235023309
Reports of harm
No injuries or illness have been reported by this recall to date.

Products covered by this recall

Chocolate covered nuts and raisins

What the company announced

We R Nuts of Port Washington, New York is recalling 254 Uncle Giuseppe’s branded 11oz containers of milk chocolate bridge mix , because it may contain undeclared Milk, Soy and Cashews . People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk, Soy and Cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix was distributed in New York & New Jersey though Uncle Giuseppes retail stores

The recalled products are packaged in clear rectangular 11oz tamper resistant plastic containers. The sell by dates, located at the top left corner of the label range from 9/4/2026- 11/6/2026. All packages state that they were Distributed by We R Nuts at the bottom of the label.

The recall was initiated after a discrepancy in the label’s ingredient list was discovered during an inspection of the facility’s products. Once We R Nuts Management was made aware of the allergens missing from our ingredient label, we started a formal recall.

No injuries or illness have been reported by this recall to date.

Customers with any of the above allergies who purchased the effected Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix it is recommended to throw away whatever you have on hand and return to the store you purchased it at for a full refund.

Consumers with questions or in need of additional information can contact We R Nuts at (516)705-0800 between the hours of 8am and 3:30 pm Eastern Standard 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 3 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.

  • 812235023309

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 26-11

Package size

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

  • 11 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

Uncle Giuseppe’s — 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: Customers with any of the above allergies who purchased the effected Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix it is recommended to throw away whatever you have on hand and return to the store you purchased it at for a full refund.

Company contact: We R Nuts, LLC. — Consumers: We R Nuts, (516)705-0800

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 Uncle Giuseppe’s candy & chocolate recalled?

May contain undeclared milk, soy, and cashews People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk, Soy and Cashews 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: UPC 812235023309; best-by date 26-11. 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: Customers with any of the above allergies who purchased the effected Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix it is recommended to throw away whatever you have on hand and return to the store you purchased it at for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New Jersey, New York.

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