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FDA Food recall · Reported September 9, 2015

5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels. The 5 oz container is a cardboard box with clear plastic window on the front. Retail packages are packed 4 per shipping case.

Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., is recalling 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels because they were incorrectly labeled and may contain undeclared cashew. …

Recall #
F-3074-2015
Affected scope
300 retail units
Initiated
July 30, 2015
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Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc. recalled 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels. The 5 oz container is a cardbo… - a moderate-severity action.

5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels. The 5 oz container is a cardbo… was recalled by Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc. in September 9, 2015. Reason: Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., is recalling 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels bec…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-3074-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., is recalling 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels bec….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 9, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-3074-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-3074-2015) was formally reported on September 9, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 30, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Petoskey, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 300 retail units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., is recalling 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels because they were incorrectly labeled and may contain undeclared cashew. People who have an allergy or severe sen… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: The mislabeled 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels were distributed by Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., to some Kilwins retail stores located in the following states: Michigan, North Carolina, Fl…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

300 retail units

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels. The 5 oz container is a cardboard box with clear plastic window on the front. Retail packages are packed 4 per shipping case.

Reason for recall

Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., is recalling 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels because they were incorrectly labeled and may contain undeclared cashew. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these incorrectly labeled products.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-3074-2015
Date reported September 9, 2015
Date initiated July 30, 2015
Recalling firm Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc.
Firm location Petoskey, MI
Affected scope 300 retail units
Distribution The mislabeled 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels were distributed by Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., to some Kilwins retail stores located in the following states: Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolin…

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

What to do with this recall

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This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels. The 5 oz container is a cardboard box with clear plastic window on the front. Retail packages are packed 4 per shipping case.. Recalled by Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc.. Units affected: 300 retail units.
Why was this product recalled?
Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., is recalling 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels because they were incorrectly labeled and may contain undeclared cashew. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these incorrectly labeled products.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 9, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-3074-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: The mislabeled 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels were distributed by Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., to some Kilwins retail stores located in the following states: Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Georgia, New Hampshire, New York, and Missouri, and Maryland. No international.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-3074-2015) 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.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported September 9, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.