The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has moved a recall involving Cal Yee Farm chocolate and yogurt products to the highest risk level.
On Dec. 12, 2024, Cal Yee Farm, a California-based company, announced a recall on a variety of products, including dark chocolate walnuts, apricots and yogurt-coated almonds, after the FDA discovered that they weren’t labeled properly.
The products had undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, synthetic dye and almonds in them that could cause severe allergic reactions, per the company announcement.
Then, last week, the FDA increased part of the recall to the highest risk level after concluding that undeclared milk in three treats could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death,” as People reported.
“According to the FDA’s Enforcement Report for the week of Jan. 29, Cal Yee Farms’ dark chocolate walnuts, dark chocolate almonds and dark chocolate apricots have now been given a Class 1 recall classification,” the article said.
There were no illnesses reported when the original recall was announced in December, according to the FDA.
Where were the products sold?
According to the FDA, the affected Cal Yee Farm products were distributed across nine states, including California, Arizona, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
They were also available through online orders.
What products are being recalled?
USA Today reported that the recall process began after the FDA inspected the facility and found that packaging of products were not labeled properly.
Here is a list of all products being recalled along with the allergens or additives they contain, per the FDA.
- 8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Yogurt Coated Almonds (milk)
- 1 pound container of Cal Yee’s Yogurt Coated Almonds (milk)
- 8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Dark Chocolate Raisins (milk)
- 8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Butter Toffee Almonds (milk from butter)
- 1 pound container of Cal Yee’s Butter Toffee Almonds (milk from butter)
- 8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Trail Mix (milk in raisin coating)
- 1 pound container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Trail Mix (milk in raisin coating)
- 2 pound container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Trail Mix (milk in raisin coating)
- 5 pound container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Trail Mix (milk in raisin coating)
- 8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Dark Chocolate Walnuts (milk)
- 8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Dark Chocolate Almonds (milk)
- 8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Mango with Chili (FD&C yellow No. 6)
- 1 pound container of Cal Yee’s Mango with Chili (FD&C yellow No. 6)
- 1 pound container of Cal Yee’s Cajun Sesame Hot Sticks (wheat, sesame, soy)
- 1 pound container of Cal Yee’s New Orleans Hot Mix (wheat, sesame, soy)
- 50 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Fruit Basket 2909 (almonds in date nut coconut rolls)
- 50 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Fruit Basket 2921 (almonds in date nut coconut rolls)
- 8 ounce flat container of Cal Yee Farms Dark Chocolate Apricots (milk)
- 8 ounce hinged lid container of Cal Yee Farms Dark Chocolate Apricots (milk)
- 6 ounce container of Boa Vista Orchards Butter Toffee Almonds (milk from butter)
What to do if you bought these products
The company stated in its announcement that customers with any milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C No. 6 and almond allergy or sensitivity should “dispose of them or return them to us for a full refund.”