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Zingerman’s Candy Peanut Butter Crush and Ca$hew Cow candy bars recall: Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Undeclared Cashew and Peanut

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Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Undeclared Cashew and Peanut

Zingerman’s Candy Dairy — recalled dairyZingerman’s Candy Dairy — recalled dairy (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

The product contains peanuts or tree nuts that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids peanuts or tree nuts, 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 cashews or peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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
October 24, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Zingerman’s Candy
Product type
Dairy
Distribution
Michigan, New York
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Peanut Butter Crush and Ca$hew Cow candy bars

What the company announced

Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory of Ann Arbor, Michigan is recalling Zingerman’s Peanut Butter Crush Full Size Bars with Lot#174250 because it may contain undeclared cashew and Zingerman’s Ca$hew Cow Full Size Bars with Lot#174250 because it may contain undeclared peanut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews or peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

This product was distributed to retailers in Michigan and New York and it reached consumers via retail stores.

The Peanut Butter Crush Bars are packaged in Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory yellow and purple 2 oz boxes labelled Peanut Butter Crush and labelled with Lot #174250. The Cashew Cow Bars are packaged in Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory light blue and yellow 2 oz. boxes labelled Cashew Cow and labelled with Lot#174250.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Peanut Butter Crush Bars containing cashews were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of cashews. It was also discovered that Cashew Cow Bars may have been distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the production and packaging processes. Steps have been taken to ensure this problem has been resolved.

Consumers who have purchased Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory Peanut Butter Crush or Cashew Cow Bars from Lot# 174250 should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory at 877-632-9264.

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

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 174250

Package size

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

  • 2 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 Nuts

Zingerman’s Candy — The product contains peanuts or tree nuts that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids peanuts or tree nuts, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  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. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. 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.

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 Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory Peanut Butter Crush or Cashew Cow Bars from Lot# 174250 should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory — Consumers: (877) 632-9264

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 Zingerman’s Candy dairy recalled?

Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Undeclared Cashew and Peanut People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews or peanuts 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: lot code 174250. 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 Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory Peanut Butter Crush or Cashew Cow Bars from Lot# 174250 should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Michigan, New York.

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