Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds Recall: Undeclared Allergens
The Henry Gonsalves Co. recalls Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds due to undeclared wheat and artificial colors. Check your UPC.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Product contains undeclared wheat, Red #3, Red #40, Blue #1, Yellow # 6
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What happened, in plain English
The Henry Gonsalves Co. is recalling Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds because the product contains undeclared wheat and several artificial food colors (Red #3, Red #40, Blue #1, Yellow #6). This matters because individuals with wheat allergies or sensitivities to these dyes could experience adverse health reactions if they consume the product. The recall covers 75 cases distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22545-gonsalves-sugar-coated-almonds-recall-undeclared-allergens.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22545-gonsalves-sugar-coated-almonds-recall-undeclared-allergens · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1338-2017
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“Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds Recall: Undeclared Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22545-gonsalves-sugar-coated-almonds-recall-undeclared-allergens. Based on FDA recall #F-1338-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1338-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains undeclared wheat, which can trigger severe allergic reactions in people with celiac disease or wheat allergies. Additionally, it contains undeclared Red #3, Red #40, Blue #1, and Yellow #6, which may cause adverse effects in individuals sensitive to these artificial colors.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds in the Northeastern United States between the production date and December 12, 2106. Individuals with wheat allergies or specific sensitivities to artificial food dyes are at the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds with a net weight of 12 oz. Check the UPC number 20539-64550 on the packaging. The product was distributed by The Gonsalves Company in Smithfield, RI, prior to December 12, 2106.
- Brand
Gonsalves- Product
Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds, Net Wt. 12 oz. Distributed by The Gonsalves Company, Smithfield, RI 02917 UPC number- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if you have Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds with UPC 20539-64550 distributed prior to December 12, 2106.
Do Not Consume
If you have the recalled product, do not eat it due to the risk of undeclared allergens and artificial colors.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 5 states.
FDA distribution: “CT, MA NJ, NY, RI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 16 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.
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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-1338-2017 (December 19, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1338-2017 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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