Allergy Alert
Ross Acquisition Co. Recalls Candy for Unlisted Peanuts

ATLANTA, GA (Feb. 24) - Ross Acquisition Co., manufacturer of the Choxie brand candies sold at Target stores nationwide, is voluntarily recalling its double dark truffles candy because of the presence of unlisted peanuts or peanut butter. As a precautionary measure, the company is also recalling Choxie brand milk chocolate truffles, milk chocolate peanut butter balls and milk chocolate caramel balls, even though these items do not contain any unlisted allergens.

   People with a peanut allergy who consume the contaminated product run the risk of a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction.

   Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin has instructed sanitarians to check all retail outlets for the implicated products. Should the product be found on sale, inspectors are to remove the items from the shelves and either place them on hold for pickup by the distributor or arrange for voluntary destruction.

   “Although there have been no illnesses reported in connection with this product, we feel the safest plan is to remove the items from sale. Anyone with concerns about possible allergies may return the product to the place of sale for a full refund,” said Commissioner Irvin. 

   The products are sold in 4.95-ounce clear acetate packages with UPC codes listed on the back bottom left corner. The double dark truffles have the UPC code 768395345129, the milk chocolate truffles have the UPC code 768395345099, the milk chocolate peanut butter balls have the UPC code 768395345105, and the milk chocolate caramel balls have the UPC code 768395345112.