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By Sam Stevenson
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A snack product containing peanut butter and pretzel pieces has been recalled after a labeling issue involving the product’s allergen statement, according to U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall information.
The recall covers Tiki Bar Candy Dark Chocolatey Peanut Butter & Pretzel, described as a roughly 2‑ounce (57g) product with UPC 8 55725 00514 0.
The recalling firm is named as Taste of Maui Snacks, listed as a “dba of J2C Hawaii, LLC,” based in Wailuku.
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What To Know
The FDA lists the reason for the recall as: “Ingredients List declares peanut, but the Contains statement does not declare peanut.”
In other words, the ingredient list referenced peanut, but the separate allergen “Contains” line did not.
The recall involved 300 units, with recall number H‑0523‑2026.
The FDA’s code information for identifying affected product is “All packages with BB 11/26 or before.”
The distribution pattern is listed as Hawaii only, and the FDA entry describes the recall as voluntary and firm-initiated, with initial firm notification conducted by email.
FDA records show the recall was initiated on January 30, 2026, and the FDA’s center classification date—the date it assigned the risk level—was February 24, 2026.
The recall status is listed as terminated, meaning the FDA has determined the recall has concluded under its process.
What the FDA’s Class II Risk Level Means
The FDA classified the recall as Class II.
On its recall definitions page, the FDA says a Class II recall involves a situation in which “use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
Recall classifications are assigned by the FDA after it evaluates the information associated with a recall and the potential health hazard presented by the issue described in the recall entry.
Why Peanut Allergen Labeling Matter
The FDA identifies peanuts as one of the nation’s major food allergens, along with milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.
The agency notes that food allergies affect millions of Americans, and that reactions can vary in severity from mild symptoms involving hives and lip swelling to severe, life‑threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis.
In consumer guidance, the FDA explains that packaged food labels are required to disclose major allergens, and that disclosure can be made in the ingredient list or in a “Contains” statement placed next to the ingredients.
The agency adds that if a “Contains” statement is used, it must list all allergens present—while also noting that not every allergen-containing product uses a “Contains” statement, which is why consumers with allergies are advised to read the full ingredient information.
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