The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0690-2023·Announced 2023-04-12

Astor Chocolate Wafer Sticks Recalled for Undeclared Cashew Allergen

Eastland Food Corporation recalls Astor Chocolate Wafer Sticks because cashews are listed in ingredients but not declared in the allergen contains statement, posing a risk to consumers with cashew allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (cashews) without reported illness. The undeclared tree nut allergen presents a direct risk to sensitive consumers.

Plain-English summary

Eastland Food Corporation is recalling Astor Chocolate Wafer Sticks (11.64 oz / 330g, UPC 72375102886). The product contains cashews, which are listed in the ingredients but are not declared in the allergen contains statement as required.

Approximately 5,235 cases were distributed across 28 states: Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. All lots of this product are subject to recall.

Consumers with a cashew allergy who have purchased this product should not consume it. The undeclared allergen poses a health risk. Affected consumers should return the product to the retailer or contact the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Astor Chocolate Wafer Stick NWT WT. 11.64 OZ 330g UPC 72375102886
Manufacturer
Eastland Food Corporation
Hazard
  • allergen-cashew

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed in 29 states:

  • AL
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI
  • WV