ISSUE 01 | JANUARY 2016
1 / 2016
Food Quality Magazine
USA - Undeclared almond in Marzipan
(Source: FDA) Figi‘s Companies, Inc. of Marshfield, WI is recalling 8 ounce packages of „Classic
Marzipan“ because the ingredients are not properly labeled and the product contains undeclared almonds. People who have allergies to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening
allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled „Classic Marzipan“ was distributed nationwide through mail orders and at one
retail outlet.
The product comes in a kraft colored corrugated container with red printed decorations including the Figi‘s Logo. It is labeled with a white and red product label in the upper right hand
corner that identifies the item as 100-0034-200 „Classic Marzipan“ and has a code date in a
smaller yellow box in the lower left hand corner of that label. The code date will read either „5
190“, „5 194“, „5 253“ or „5 328.“ The product itself is contained within a gold foil covered paperboard tray with a clear acetate cover. The package includes Figi‘s Special Gift N