Gertrude Hawk Brands dba Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Recall: Products containing almonds and pecans were distributed in packaging that was mislabeled and did not reveal the presence of almonds and pecans. - F-1466-2019

🇺🇸 United States

1. December 13, 2018 - Recall initiated
2. June 26, 2019 - Reported by source
3. June 25, 2019 - Recall terminated

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-1466-2019

Event ID

81853

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Company

Gertrude Hawk Brands dba Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Product description

R.H. Macy & Co. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, 7 oz. 1 unit per package, oval metal tin canister, 6 units per case,

Quantity

8,304 Units

Reason

Products containing almonds and pecans were distributed in packaging that was mislabeled and did not reveal the presence of almonds and pecans.

Recall initiation date

December 13, 2018

Report date

June 26, 2019

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

June 25, 2019

Distribution pattern

Product was distributed nationwide, including Hawaii and Guam, in a limited distribution through Macys retail stores and mail order.

UPC, lot, and code information

Lot Codes: 18218463740, 18254463740, 18255463740, 18257463740, 18260463740,18261463740, 18262463740, 18263463740, 18264463740 All Best Buy Dates; UPC: 7 20227 46374 6

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

Telephone

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Other products recalled under this same event

This recall shares FDA event ID 81853 with 3 other product entries in Public Health Trace.

Responsible company: Gertrude Hawk Brands dba Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Other recalls from Gertrude Hawk Brands dba Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

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Status as reported: Terminated.

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