PA Firm Recalls Chocolates After Product Mix-up Leads to Undeclared Nut Allergens

Karns Foods, Mechanicsburg, PA, is voluntarily recalling its approximate 8-ounce packages of "Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups" because they may contain undeclared peanuts.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts as an active ingredient. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes.

Comment:  This is a mispackaging issue where likely, some peanut containing chocolates were mixed in the with the dark chocolate raspberry cups.   Operations handling multiple chocolates have to have controls in place to properly identify and segregate different chocolates to prevent this type of product mix-up.

The recalled "Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups" were distributed to Karns Foods locations in Pennsylvania.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/karns-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-mini-dark-chocolate-raspberry-cups-due-undeclared-peanuts
Karns Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups Due to Undeclared Peanuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  April 03, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May contain undeclared peanut allergen
Company Name:  Karns Foods
Brand Name: Karns Foods
Product Description:  Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups

Company Announcement

Mechanicsburg, PA — April 2, 2026 Karns Foods is voluntarily recalling its approximate 8-ounce packages of "Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups" because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled "Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups" were distributed to Karns Foods locations in Pennsylvania. The product comes in an 8-ounce, clear plastic package marked with a pack date on September 18, 2025. Approximal 26-42 packs were affected.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts as an active ingredient. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes.




Products with this pack date were pulled immediately from shelves on January 30, 2026. Notification efforts to registered rewards shoppers who purchased the product were made at that time.




Consumers who have purchased packages of Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 717-766-6477 8 am – 3 pm Monday -Friday EST.