Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Russell Stover Chocolates, Kansas City, Mo., is voluntarily recalling two best before dates of its sugar-free peanut butter cups in 2.4 oz packaging due to the potential for undeclared pecans.

The recalled sugar-free peanut butter cups may contain sugar-free pecan delights. Pecans are not declared on the label. Those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled sugar-free peanut butter cups were distributed nationwide to wholesale and retail stores.

The recalled sugar-free peanut butter cups are packaged in a 2.4 oz plastic bag, and they are labeled with best before dates of 01MAY23 and 01JUN23 and UPC of 077260096937 with lot code(s): K0521, K0321, L2122, L2221, and L2321. The lot code and best before date can be found on the back of the product packaging, below the UPC.

The recall was initiated following consumer contacts regarding the wrong product inside the outer packaging for sugar-free peanut butter cups product. Russell Stover has received no reports of any illness or allergic reactions related to this issue to date.