FDA recalls chocolate cone treat sold in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Colorado-based candy shop issued a recall after discovering one of its products caused an allergic reaction.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Hammond's Candies is recalling four-ounce bags of "Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones" after discovering the product may contain undeclared milk. The agency is warning customers with possible allergy or severe sensitivity risks that eating this treat may cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.

This product has been distributed to Kansas along with 37 other states and Washington, D.C., according to the FDA.

"The recalled Hammond’s Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones are packaged in a 4-ounce stand-up, resealable bag, with UPC -6 91355 90513 5. Hammond’s item number for this product is FC23212. The recalled product codes LN0525453 Use By: 03/20/2025 and LN0525453 Use By: 05/20/2025 can be found printed on the lower-center region of the back of the bag."

Statement excerpt from the FDA

This recall was started when the firm received a report of an allergic reaction experience from someone who ate the recalled product. Investigators found the packaged food contained more than trace amounts of milk proteins that were not labeled on the package, according to the FDA. As of Thursday, Oct. 3, there has been one report of an allergic reaction connected to this issue.

If you have purchased this product, the FDA urges you to return it to where the waffle cones were purchased and get a full refund. If there are any questions, contact Devon DeVries at Hammond’s Candies at 1-888-226-3999 or at 303-333-5588 x 180 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MST.

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