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Cary's Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen

Cary's of Oregon LLC recalls Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt due to undeclared soy. Check UPCs and Best By dates for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0715-2016FoodCary's ›
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Recalling firmCary's of Oregon LLC413 Union Ave · Grants Pass, OR 97527-5541
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What happened, in plain English

Cary's of Oregon LLC is recalling Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt because the product contains soy lecithin, but the 'Contains' statement on the label does not declare soy. This is an allergen labeling error that poses a risk to individuals with soy allergies. The company has not provided a specific remedy in this record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/25273-cary-s-dark-chocolate-almond-toffee-recall-undeclared-soy-allergen.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/25273-cary-s-dark-chocolate-almond-toffee-recall-undeclared-soy-allergen · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0715-2016

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“Cary's Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/25273-cary-s-dark-chocolate-almond-toffee-recall-undeclared-soy-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-0715-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0715-2016%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The hazard is an undeclared allergen. Soy lecithin is present in the ingredients but not listed in the 'Contains' statement, meaning individuals with soy allergies may unknowingly consume it, potentially triggering an allergic reaction.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Cary's Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt in the affected states and date ranges are at risk, particularly those with soy allergies. The product was distributed in AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, MA, MT, NE, NV, NY, OR, and WA.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for printed cardboard packages of Cary's Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt in 1.3 oz, 4 oz, or 8 oz sizes. Check the UPC codes: 8 31617 00515 (1.3 oz), 8 31617 00504 (4 oz), and 8 31617 00580 (8 oz). Verify the Best By dates start from 2.01.16 through 8.01.16.

  • Brand
    Cary's
  • Product
    Cary s Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt. Product is packaged in printed cardboard packages in 1.3 oz , 4
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Your Product

    Verify if your package matches the UPC codes and Best By date range listed in the recall record.

  2. Avoid Consumption

    Do not consume the product if you have a soy allergy, as it contains undeclared soy.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 13 states.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: not listedWIMichigan: not listedMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: not listedIAIndiana: not listedINOhio: not listedOHPennsylvania: not listedPANew Jersey: not listedNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: not listedMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: not listedVAMaryland: not listedMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: not listedGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: not listedTXFlorida: not listedFL

FDA distribution: “distributed in AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, MA, MT, NE, NV, NY, OR, and WA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Washington.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Feb 11, 201612. FDA classified it Class II: Mar 4, 201623. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Mar 16, 201634. FDA terminated the recall: Oct 19, 201642016
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

What are the Best By dates for the recalled items?

The recall covers products with Best By dates starting from 2.01.16 through 8.01.16.

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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-0715-2016 (February 11, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0715-2016 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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