According to Newsweek , Hammond’s Candies has issued a recall for its Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones after a consumer experienced an allergic reaction to milk, which was not declared on the product label. The Colorado-based company initiated the recall on August 30, 2024, after discovering that the product, which previously listed only wheat, soy, and tree nuts (coconut) as allergens, actually contained milk in amounts greater than trace levels. Milk should have been listed as an allergen, as required by labeling laws.
As of November 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as a “Class II” risk, meaning there is a remote likelihood of serious health consequences, but exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.
The affected waffle cones, sold in 4oz stand-up resealable pouches, were distributed to 38 states and Washington D.C., including Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas, and more. Approximately 30,000 units are involved in the recall. The products are marked with the code “6 91355 90513 5” and three specific lot numbers: “LN0525453,” “LN0524629,” and “LN0525155.”
The “use by” dates for the affected products vary. Products with the first lot number have “use by” dates from October 3, 2024, to May 20, 2025. The second lot number has “use by” dates of November 14, 2024, or December 14, 2024, and the third lot number includes dates of January 1, 2025, January 7, 2025, and March 1, 2025.
So far, no additional allergic reactions have been reported, and Hammond’s Candies is investigating how milk contaminated the waffle cones. Consumers who purchased the affected products are advised to return them for a refund.
Milk is one of the eight major allergens in the U.S., along with eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts, and can trigger severe reactions such as anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of a milk allergy may range from mild itching and swelling to more severe reactions such as difficulty breathing or loss of consciousness. In such cases, an EpiPen should be administered, and emergency services should be called.
For more information, affected consumers are encouraged to contact Hammond’s Candies for further assistance.
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