The Hershey Company recalls Hershey s Chocolate Shell Topping plastic bottles in cases labelled Heath Shell Topping, 7.25 oz., 6 bottles per case
Hershey recalls 7.25-oz chocolate shell topping bottles labeled as Heath Shell Topping due to undeclared almond allergen in 1,700 bottles.
Lower-risk recall
The Hershey Company, 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey PA 17033 is voluntarily recalling of a specific lot of Hershey s Chocolate Shell Topping in a 7.25-oz. (205g) bottle UPC (346000) after learning that 1,700 bottles were incorrectly filled with Heath Shell Topping which is made with almonds. Undeclared Allergen.
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What happened, in plain English
Hershey is recalling 1,700 bottles of Chocolate Shell Topping that were incorrectly labeled as Heath Shell Topping. This poses an undeclared almond allergen risk for people with nut allergies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14559-hershey-chocolate-shell-topping-bottles-recall-almond-allergen-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14559-hershey-chocolate-shell-topping-bottles-recall-almond-allergen-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0490-2021
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“Hershey Chocolate Shell Topping Bottles Recall: Almond Allergen Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14559-hershey-chocolate-shell-topping-bottles-recall-almond-allergen-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0490-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0490-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The bottles were incorrectly filled with Heath Shell Topping, which contains almonds. This creates an undeclared allergen risk for individuals with nut allergies who might consume the product without knowing the almond content.
Who’s affected
People with nut allergies who consume the recalled bottles may be at risk due to undeclared almonds. The recall affects specific bottles sold in cases labeled 'Heath Shell Topping'.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for bottles labeled 'Heath Shell Topping' in 7.25-oz (205g) size, sold in cases of 6 bottles. The UPC code is 346000.
- Brand
Hershey- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for bottles labeled 'Heath Shell Topping' in 7.25-oz size with UPC 346000.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The Hershey Company recalled these bottles because they were incorrectly filled with Heath Shell Topping, which contains almonds, creating an undeclared allergen risk.
Are there any safety risks?
Yes, people with nut allergies could be at risk due to the undeclared almond content in the recalled bottles.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for bottles labeled 'Heath Shell Topping' in 7.25-oz size with UPC 346000.
Contact Hershey
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hershey to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0490-2021 — Hershey Hershey Hello, I own a Hershey that is covered by recall F-0490-2021 from Hershey. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0490-2021 (May 5, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0490-2021 to see it in context.
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