BIG UPDATE: Fudge Recall Update As FDA Sets Risk Level Over Mold

According to Newsweek, The risk level for a recall of some Authentik Fudge/Montreal Fudge products, potentially contaminated with mold, has been announced. The Canada-based manufacturer voluntarily recalled its Chocolate Fudge with Nuts product, sold under the brand Montreal Fudge, on August 14, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FDA Class II Recall Classification

On Friday, the FDA issued an update classifying the recall as Class II. This classification indicates that the “use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”

In comparison, Class III is designated for situations where the use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The most severe classification, Class I, is used when there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Distribution and Recall Details

The affected fudge items were distributed on June 19 and June 20, and were sold at TJ Maxx locations in several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. They were also sold at Marshalls in various states, such as California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and Texas, among others.

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The recall specifically applies to 5.6 Oz Chocolate Fudge with Nuts boxes marked with the following lot numbers and expiration dates:

• Lot 0241500805 with an expiration date of 2025/MR/01
• Lot 0241690105 with an expiration date of 2025/MR/17
• Lot 0241690205 with an expiration date of 2025/MR/17

Health Risks and Consumer Actions

As of August 21, no illnesses had been reported in connection with this recall. Newsweek has reached out to Authentik Fudge for confirmation and further comments.

The company stated in a press release: “We initiated this recall after a consumer complained about some mold pieces inside the purchased box and we found also some remaining unpacked sealed products at the manufacturing site that had beginning signs of mold.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has warned that some molds on food can pose health risks. According to their guidance, “Some molds cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. A few molds, under the right conditions, produce mycotoxins—poisonous substances that can make you sick.”

What to Do If You Have the Affected Product

If you have purchased any of the affected products, the FDA advises you to either destroy them or return them to the store where you bought them for a full refund.