The Hershey Co. recalls 7.25-ounce plastic Bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping

September 5, 2008

Second Update: The Hershey Co. recalls 7.25-ounce plastic Bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping


Arlington VA -- The Hershey Co. is recalling : Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping, 7.25-ounce bottles (consumer units only) Code 69N, which are packed in master cases of Heath Shell Topping Code 69N, the ice cream topping contains undeclared almonds, which could cause a severe or life-threatening reaction in people who have allergies to almonds.

A small portion of a Heath Shell Topping production run used bottles labeled HERSHEY’S Chocolate Shell Topping. This resulted in a small number of the Heath master cases containing both Hershey’s Chocolate Shell and Heath Shell Topping bottles

The Hershey, Pa., company has heard three consumer complaints. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries.

The product, with the UPC/bar code 346000, was sold nationwide after July 8 this year.