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DSCP-FTW May 18, 2023 

ALFOODACT 2023-018 

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Hu Products Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts (Hazelnut, 

Cashew, and/or Almond) in Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar Product in the U.S.

1. REFERENCE: DHA-MSR 6025.01/AR 40-660/ DLAR 6025.01/NAVSUPINST 

10110.8D/AFI 48-161_IP/MCO 10110.38D, DOD Hazardous Food & Nonprescription Drug 

Recall System, 6 September 2018. 

2. COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Hu Products announced today a voluntary recall in the 

United States of a single production lot of Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar product (2.1 oz 

bar) because some packages may potentially contain undeclared hazelnut, cashew, and/or 

almond that were inadvertently added to the product during manufacturing. People who are 

sensitive or have allergies to hazelnut, cashew, and/or almond could be at risk of a serious or 

life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. 

There have been no adverse events reported to Hu Products to date in connection with this 

product to date. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug 

Administration.

Consumers who are sensitive or have allergies to hazelnut, cashew, and/or almond should not eat 

this product and should discard any product they may have. 

This recall is limited to one lot code (L2343C) of the Hu Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar 

(2.1 oz. bar), which was sold nationwide in retail stores and online in the United States. No 

other Hu products are affected by this recall.

3. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: The product being recalled is the following: 

Product Description Item UPC

Lot code & Best by date

(found in black box on the back of 

packaging)

Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate 

Bar 850180006206L2343C - 12/09/2024
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4. PRODUCT LABELS/PICTURES:

5. CONTACT INFORMATION: Consumers should contact the company at 1-855-535-5948 

to get more information about the recall. The information line is open 24 hours a day and 

Consumer Relations specialists are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.

6. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FINDINGS.

a. Army Veterinary Services and Air Force Public Health Personnel: Report negative and 

positive findings in the Veterinary Service Information Management System (VSIMS) 

Subsistence Recalls application. If you are not in one of these two groups, please use the 

instructions below (paragraphs b-d).

b. Navy: 

1) SHIPS AT SEA: Must report positive and negative findings to supporting Veterinary 

Service unit. Are authorized to destroy or dispose of recalled products utilizing the procedures 

and reporting requirements outlined in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5302 and 6000(4), to include 

completion of a DD Form 200 and Standard Form 364. Procedures for completing the DD Form 

200 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 6001. Procedures for completing Standard Form 

364 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5300(2)(c). 
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2) SHIPS IN PORT/HOMEPORTED/ASHORE GALLEYS: Supporting Veterinary 

Service unit will conduct inspection and report positive and negative findings in VSIMS 

Subsistence Recalls application. Contact the appropriate DLA Account Manager via Regional 

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) to arrange pickup of recall items. Contact your 

supporting (NAVSUP FLC) for any issues regarding PV Pickup. Proceed with the same guidance 

in the paragraph above. 

c. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors: Report positive and negative findings to 

your Contracting Officer, Contracting Specialist, TVLS, and dscpconssafofc@dla.mil within 72-

hours. Positive Response Information required: (Vendor must provide all the following 

information): 

1) ALFOODACT 2021-XXX 

2) DLA Contract Number: 

3) Unit of Measure:

4) Quantity Currently in Stock: 

5) List of customers that received product AND (a-h) for each customer: 

a) Customer name and location: 

b) DLA Purchase Order Number:

c) Vendor Invoice Number: 

d) Item Stock number (LSN, NSN): 

e) Quantity Shipped: 

f) Date Shipped: 

g) Value of Affected Product:

h) Amount of credit due: 

d. AAFES, MWR, NEX, MCCS, DeCA, DLA, dining facilities, and all other agencies,

report your findings in accordance with the procedures outlined by your agency. 

7. If you know of others who need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Subscribe. If 

you no longer need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Unsubscribe. 

8. Previous recalls are available on the DLA-TS Food Safety Office website: 

https://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/FoodSafety/fso/ALFOODACT/. 

9. Point of contact for ALFOODACT messages is the undersigned at commercial telephone 215-

737-0329/DSN: 312-444-0329, or dscpconssafofc@dla.mil. 

 

LORENZO D. LEWIS JR.

Chief Warrant Officer Two, U.S. Army 

Quality Assurance Officer