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Chocolate Recalled in 38 States: How To Get Your Refund

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Not So Sweet

Mini chocolate-filled waffle cones, inspired by the tips of Drumstick and other ice cream treats, have become very popular recently. But Hammond’s Candies, a maker of all kinds of chocolate treats, is recalling its chocolate-filled waffle cones, according to an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 3, 2024. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to get your money refunded.

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1. What’s Wrong With the Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones?

The recalled Hammond’s dark chocolate-filled mini waffle cones may have traces of milk in the product, which is not disclosed on the label. That means that anyone with a dairy allergy may have an adverse reaction. 


"The recall was initiated after the firm received one consumer report of an allergic reaction experienced after consuming the product," the FDA wrote on its website. "As part of the firm's ongoing investigation, the product was tested and found to contain more than trace amounts of milk proteins, which is not indicated on the packaging. The firm’s investigation into the cause is ongoing."

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2. Which Products Are Being Recalled?

The recall includes 4-ounce bags of Hammond’s Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones. The affected products are in a stand-up, resealable bag.

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3. Where Was the Chocolate Sold?

The recalled chocolate was distributed to Washington, D.C., as well as these 38 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.


The recalled chocolate was also sold on Amazon and via mail order on Hammond’s Candies website, so people outside those 38 states may also have the recalled product.

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4. How Can I Tell If My Chocolate Is Recalled?

Recalled chocolate filled mini waffle cones will have the Universal Product Code (UPC) of “6 91355 90513 5” under the barcode on the package and an item number of FC23212. The recalled packages will be printed with “LN0525453 Use By: 03/20/2025” or “LN0525453 Use By: 05/20/2025” on the lower part of the back of the bag.

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5. What Can I Do If I Have Recalled Chocolate?

Customers who have the recalled Hammond’s Candies Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones can return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund. Anyone who has questions may call Devon DeVries at Hammond’s Candies at 1-888-226-3999 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MST.


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