Zingermans recalls two candy bars for undeclared peanuts or cashews

The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that Zingermans Candy Manufactory of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is recalling two full-size candy bars after their packaging failed to disclose the presence of undeclared peanuts or cashews, officials said. The affected products were distributed to retailers in Michigan and New York and carry lot number 174250.

Company and federal statements said Zingermans Peanut Butter Crush bars may contain undeclared cashews, while Zingermans Cashew Cow bars may contain undeclared peanuts. The FDA warned that people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts or cashews "run the risk of a serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction" if they consume the products. No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the agency and the company.

The two-ounce Peanut Butter Crush bars are packaged in yellow and purple boxes labeled Peanut Butter Crush, and the Cashew Cow bars are in light blue and yellow boxes labeled Cashew Cow. Both products are marked with lot number 174250. Consumers who purchased the bars are being asked to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, and Zingermans has provided a customer contact number,...