The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Big Island Candies of its 10 oz. Makana Brownie Assortment Box.

Approximately 120 boxes, which may contain peanut allergens not listed on the label, were sold at the Big Island Candies Ala Moana retail store from December 13, 2023 to December 21, 2023.

The recalled product can be identified by the PLU batch code sticker RFFIC 326760, located on the back of the box in the upper right corner. No other Big Island Candies products are affected by this recall.

A consumer with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts should notify their health care provider if the recalled product has been consumed. If a consumer shows signs of anaphylaxis, immediately administer an epinephrine autoinjector (i.e., EpiPen, Auvi-Q, etc.) and call 911 or your local emergency number, as anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate care. This recall was initiated as a result of information received by a consumer that experienced an adverse reaction. However, to date there have been no additional reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled product.

The DOH Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to check the product PLU batch code sticker and return it to a Big Island Candies retail store for a full refund or replacement. Consumers who purchased the recalled product may contact Big Island Candies at 1-800-935-5510 x283 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. HST, Monday through Friday) or email customerservice@bigislandcandies.com at any time, or visit www.bigislandcandies.com for additional information.

Photo credit: State of Hawaiʻi Department of Health