Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company voluntarily recalls batch of dark chocolate-covered nuts

The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, based in Kea‘au, is voluntarily recalling its dark chocolate-covered macadamia nuts due to the possible presence of undeclared almonds and cashews.

The limited liability company recalled packages in the 0.6 ounce and 4 ounce bags that were distributed to multiple retail locations in Hawai‘i as well as in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, Wisconsin and Guam.

While no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported, the company warns that consumers who have allergies or severe sensitivity to almonds and cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the affected product batch.

The affected 0.6-ounce bag has the UPC 0 72992 05464 4, marked with lot numbers K5069C1 and K5069C2 and best by date 10/2026. The affected 4-ounce bag has the UPC 0 72992 05556 6, marked with lot numbers B4339E1 and B4340E1 and best by date 07/2026.

The recall was initiated after Mauna Loa’s internal quality control process identified that the affected batch, manufactured by a third-party co-manufacturer, contained undeclared almonds and cashews. Immediate action was taken to contain the affected product, notify the third-party co-manufacturer, alert consumers and distributors, and report the issue to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased the affected Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias and have an almond or cashew allergy are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Customer Service at 1-888-255-5998, Monday through Friday.