Hershey Canada Recalls Chocolate Due to Undeclared Almond Nationwide

Canadians are being urged to check their cupboards after Hershey Canada voluntarily recalled certain Hershey’s Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate products that were distributed across the country.

The recall affects 104-gram and 200-gram packages of Hershey’s Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate. The concern is straightforward but serious: the recalled chocolate may contain almonds that are not declared on the packaging, creating a risk for people with nut allergies or sensitivities.

Which Hershey’s Kisses are recalled

The affected products are Hershey’s Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate in 104-gram and 200-gram packages.

Hershey identified the affected lots as those with lot codes beginning with 51G and 51H. The affected packages also carry a best-before date of June 1, 2027.

Because the products were distributed across Canada, the recall is not limited to one province or region. Anyone who has recently purchased Hershey’s Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate in either of the affected sizes should check the lot code and best-before date before eating them.

Why the recall matters

The recalled chocolate may contain almonds that are not listed on the label.

For many consumers, that kind of labelling issue might sound small. For people with nut allergies or sensitivities, it is not. Consumers with those allergies or sensitivities are being warned not to eat the recalled chocolate because it can cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says one allergic reaction has been reported in connection with the recalled products.

That reported reaction is a reminder of why undeclared allergens are treated as a public health concern. When an allergen is missing from a label, people who rely on ingredient information can unknowingly be exposed to something they are trying to avoid.

What consumers should do

Consumers who have the affected Hershey’s Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate products are advised to throw them out or return them.

The key details to check are the product name, package size, lot code and best-before date. The recall applies to 104-gram and 200-gram packages of Hershey’s Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate with lot codes beginning with 51G or 51H and a best-before date of June 1, 2027.

People with nut allergies or sensitivities should not consume the recalled chocolate.

Businesses are also being told not to sell, serve or distribute the affected products. That direction is meant to keep the recalled chocolate from continuing to circulate after the warning has been issued.

CFIA investigation underway

The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation and verifying that the recalled products are being removed from the marketplace.

Hershey Canada’s recall is voluntary, but the agency’s involvement means the removal process is being monitored. For shoppers, the practical advice remains simple: check the package, look for the affected lot codes and best-before date, and do not eat the product if it matches the recall information.

For households where allergies are a daily concern, the recall is also a prompt to take a second look at treats already tucked away in cupboards, lunch drawers or snack bins. A familiar chocolate can still pose a risk when an undeclared allergen is involved.

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