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Sherman Candy Caramels are individually wrapped in plastic and then sealed in a cardboard flexible carton. Each Sherman Candy Caramels contains 3 pieces inside and sold in the following gift baskets: Metropolitan Gourmet Gift Basket. Encore Gourmet Gift Basket. Toast of California Wine Basket. California Classic Gift Basket. The 5th Avenue Wine Gift Basket. Country Estate Gift Basket. Veuve Clicquot Tasting Gift Basket. No other products within these gift baskets are subject to r

Reported: August 29, 2018 Initiated: July 20, 2018 #F-1839-2018 38,079 packages units

Gift Services Inc Warehouse issued this FDA Food recall on August 29, 2018. Classified as Critical severity (Class I). Approximately 38,079 packages units are affected. The recall was issued because: Sherman Candy Caramels product is recalled due to undeclared pecans, walnuts, almonds and/or peanuts.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1839-2018) was formally reported on August 29, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 20, 2018. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Gift Services Inc Warehouse is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Vancouver, WA. Federal records indicate 38,079 packages units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Sherman Candy Caramels product is recalled due to undeclared pecans, walnuts, almonds and/or peanuts. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: sold directly to consumers nationwide through two online retail platforms GiftTree.com and 1stopflorists.com. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 8 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Critical

Units Affected

38,079 packages

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Sherman Candy Caramels are individually wrapped in plastic and then sealed in a cardboard flexible carton. Each Sherman Candy Caramels contains 3 pieces inside and sold in the following gift baskets: Metropolitan Gourmet Gift Basket. Encore Gourmet Gift Basket. Toast of California Wine Basket. California Classic Gift Basket. The 5th Avenue Wine Gift Basket. Country Estate Gift Basket. Veuve Clicquot Tasting Gift Basket. No other products within these gift baskets are subject to recall. Sherman Candy Caramels are not sold separately. The Sherman Candy Caramels label is read in parts: "***SHERMAN CANDY CO. CARAMELS ***Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (sugar, milk, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], vanilla), Dark Chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], vanilla), Coconut Oil, White Chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), nautral vanilla flavor), Butter Oil, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Salt ***CONTAINS: Coconut, Milk, Soy ***".

Reason for Recall

Sherman Candy Caramels product is recalled due to undeclared pecans, walnuts, almonds and/or peanuts.

Details

Units Affected
38,079 packages
Distribution
sold directly to consumers nationwide through two online retail platforms GiftTree.com and 1stopflorists.com
Location
Vancouver, WA

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1839-2018
Date reported August 29, 2018
Date initiated July 20, 2018
Recalling firm Gift Services Inc Warehouse
Units affected 38,079 packages
Distribution sold directly to consumers nationwide through two online retail platforms GiftTree.com and 1stopflorists.com

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

38,079 packages units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sherman Candy Caramels are individually wrapped in plastic and then sealed in a cardboard flexible carton. Each Sherman Candy Caramels contains 3 pieces inside and sold in the following gift baskets: Metropolitan Gourmet Gift Basket. Encore Gourmet Gift Basket. Toast of California Wine Basket. California Classic Gift Basket. The 5th Avenue Wine Gift Basket. Country Estate Gift Basket. Veuve Clicquot Tasting Gift Basket. No other products within these gift baskets are subject to recall. Sherman Candy Caramels are not sold separately. The Sherman Candy Caramels label is read in parts: "***SHERMAN CANDY CO. CARAMELS ***Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (sugar, milk, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], vanilla), Dark Chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], vanilla), Coconut Oil, White Chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), nautral vanilla flavor), Butter Oil, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Salt ***CONTAINS: Coconut, Milk, Soy ***".. Recalled by Gift Services Inc Warehouse. Units affected: 38,079 packages.
Why was this product recalled?
Sherman Candy Caramels product is recalled due to undeclared pecans, walnuts, almonds and/or peanuts.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 29, 2018. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1839-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: sold directly to consumers nationwide through two online retail platforms GiftTree.com and 1stopflorists.com.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1839-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as critical severity, meaning the product carries a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).