Cracker Barrel Issues Allergy Alert on Mislabeled
Chocolate-Covered Peanuts and Almonds
Contact:
Julie Davis
615-443-9266
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Lebanon, TN -- April 9,
2008 --- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is recalling 5-ounce
bags of chocolate-covered almonds and 5-ounce bags of chocolate
double-dipped peanuts because the packaging is labeled incorrectly. The
product labeled as containing chocolate-covered almonds may contain
chocolate double-dipped peanuts and the product labeled as containing
chocolate double-dipped peanuts may contain chocolate covered almonds.
People who have an allergy or a severe sensitivity to peanuts or
almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction
if they consume these products.
Products were available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®
locations in 41 states. Products were packaged in a clear 5-ounce
polybag with a red and white diamond pattern on the label.
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. No
other candies or packaged food items are a part of this recall, and
there is no health risk for consumers who are not allergic to peanuts
or almonds.
The recall was initiated after the issue was reported by Cracker
Barrel store management upon receipt of the product. Subsequent
investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown
in the supplier’s labeling and packaging processes. This labeling error
was limited in scope and no other food products were involved.
Consumers who purchased these products are urged to return them to
any Cracker Barrel location for a full refund. Consumers with questions
about the recall should call Cracker Barrel at 800-333-9566.
About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® restaurants provide a friendly
home-away-from-home in their old country stores and restaurants.
Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real
home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun
and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price. The
restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as
meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its signature
biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail
store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.
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