Jan 23 2014: ARAYA INC Choc Bars/Marshmallows/Dry Fruits/Choc Gift Boxes (US)

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Araya Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts, Wheat, Milk and Soy in Their Chocolate Bars, Marshmallows, Dry Fruits and Chocolate Gift Boxes

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Consumer:
281-395-1050

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 23, 2014 - ARAYA INC of Katy, TX is voluntarily recalling various types of products including Marshmallows, Chocolate gourmet bars, Dry Fruits covered in chocolate and assorted chocolate gift boxes because they may contain traces of allergens not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Wheat, Tree Nuts, Soy and Milk Protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Marshmallows, Chocolate gourmet bars, Dry Fruits covered in chocolate and chocolate gift boxes were distributed nationwide directly to customers via FedEx from internet sales and in the state of Texas through the following retailers:

CENTRAL MARKET – HOUSTON, CENTRAL MARKET - NORTH LAMAR, CENTRAL MARKET – PRESTON, CENTRAL MARKET – WESTGATE, HEB - FRY RD, HEB #99 Louetta, HOTEL MOKARA

All products within "best buy" date are being recalled. Representative labels are attached to this press release. Specific information on how the product can be identified:


Product Name

UPC Code

Potential Undeclared Allergen

GOURMET BAR - BACON 729440332044 Wheat
GOURMET BAR - CAYENNE PEPPER 729440332006
GOURMET BAR - CRISPY ORANGE 729440332051
GOURMET BAR - CURRY 729440332037
MARSHMALLOW - CHOCOLATE 760921366004 Milk Protein, Soy, Wheat
MARSHMALLOW - COCONUT 760921366011
MARSHMALLOW - COOKIES AND CREAM 760921366066
MARSHMALLOW - GINGERBREAD 760921366003
MARSHMALLOW - PEPPERMINT 760921366097
MARSHMALLOW - RED VELVET 760921366073
MARSHMALLOW - VANILLA 760921366028
GOURMET BAR - MENDIANT - DARK 729440332075 Tree Nuts and Wheat Soy and Milk are listed as ingredients but are not identified as allergens
GOURMET BAR - MENDIANT – MILK 729440332082
DRY FRUIT - ORANGE PEEL 729440332105 Tree Nuts, Wheat
DRY FRUIT - MANGO CAYENNE 729440332136
DRY FRUIT - PEARS 729440332112
CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX - SC 6 OREOS 729440332167 Wheat Outside Label declares Soy and Milk as ingredients but does not identify them as allergens Inside Label (menu) declares all allergens listed except wheat
CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX - SC SMALL 12 CHOCOLATE 729440332488
CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX - SC SMALL 6 CHOCOLATE 729440332235
CHOCOLATE - S'MORES 729440332402 Wheat


The voluntary recall was initiated by Araya after reviewing with the FDA the current product labels and determining that the allergen declaration was not complete since it did not state all the allergens present in the facility. The firm also uses peanuts in some products; however, peanuts are declared as an allergen on all product labels and are not part of this recall.

Customers who purchased any of the recalled products listed above and are allergic or have a severe sensitivity to wheat, tree nuts, milk protein or soy, please do not consume the products. Please discard them. For a full refund, consumers may visit us at any of our stores with your proof of purchase receipt. Store locations are: 2013 W. Gray St., Houston TX 77019; 1141 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston TX 77056; and 1575 West Grand Pkwy S., Katy TX 77494.

Consumers who purchased any of the recalled products through the internet or who have questions about this recall may contact the company at 281-395-1050 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST Monday-Friday.