Sanders Fudge Bites Recall: Undeclared Almonds
Morley Candy Makers recalls Sanders Milk Chocolate Covered Fudge Bites due to undeclared almonds. Check your lot code and best-by date.
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Morley Candy Makers, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of Sanders Milk Chocolate Covered Fudge Bites due to undeclared allergen almonds (treenuts).
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What happened, in plain English
Morley Candy Makers, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Sanders Milk Chocolate Covered Fudge Bites because the product contains undeclared almonds, which are a tree nut allergen. This poses a risk to individuals with almond allergies who may not be aware of the ingredient. The affected items were distributed domestically in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19089-sanders-fudge-bites-recall-undeclared-almonds.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19089-sanders-fudge-bites-recall-undeclared-almonds · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1549-2018
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“Sanders Fudge Bites Recall: Undeclared Almonds.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19089-sanders-fudge-bites-recall-undeclared-almonds. Based on FDA recall #F-1549-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1549-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is labeled as containing only milk chocolate and fudge but actually contains almonds that were not declared on the packaging. For people with severe tree nut allergies, accidental ingestion can trigger an allergic reaction ranging from hives to anaphylaxis.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Sanders Milk Chocolate Covered Fudge Bites in PET pouches, particularly those with almond or tree nut allergies. The recall affects approximately 3,965 pouches distributed across eight U.S. states.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Sanders Milk Chocolate Covered Fudge Bites in a 3.75oz PET pouch. The specific recalled lot code is 8109 FL with a Best By date of January 31, 2019. The UPC Code is 0 35900 29613 0.
- Brand
Sanders- Product
Milk Chocolate Covered Fudge Bites, 3.75oz, PET Pouch, 12 packages per case- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the fudge bites if you have them at home, especially if you or someone in your household has an almond allergy.
Check the packaging details
Verify that your package matches the 3.75oz PET pouch format with Lot Code 8109 FL and Best By January 31, 2019.
Dispose of or return the item
The record does not specify a remedy such as a refund or replacement; please contact Morley Candy Makers, Inc. for further instructions on how to handle the recalled product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 8 states.
FDA distribution: “Domestic Only: CA, FL, IL, MI, NJ, OH, OK, WI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How much product is being recalled?
The recall involves 330.42 cases, which equals 3,965 pouches of the 3.75oz PET pouch product.
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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-1549-2018 (May 29, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1549-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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