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MAUNA LOA
CSWH grade B (84)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 83.6835.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | C (60) | 1 Class I (10 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (99) | Tier A: 0 of 79 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 1 of 79 products (Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO)) · A (98) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | A (100) | None found to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 undeclared allergen) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
Class I, Apr 25, 2025 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 96776
Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias product is a snack product and packaged in 0.6oz and 4oz plastic flexible pouch. Dist. By Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. Kea au, Hawaii 96749, USA. Label declares Contains: Tree Nuts (Macadamia), Milk and Soy. Each master case contains 6 boxes and each box contains 24 pouches (0.6oz per pouch). The 0.6oz retail bag has the UPC 0 72992 05464 4. Each master case contains 6 pouches (4oz per pouch). The 4oz retail bag has the UPC 0 72992 05556 6.
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared almond and cashew.
- Code information
- The affected 0.6oz bag has lot numbers K5069C1 and K5069C2 and best by date 10/2026. The affected 4oz bag has lot numbers B4339E1 and B4340E1 and best by date 07/2026. The lot numbers break down as follows: K (Kea au); 5 (2024); 069 (Julian date, March 10, 2025); C (Line); 1 or 2 (Shift) B (Biscomerica); 4 (2024); 339 (Julian date, Dec 4, 2025); E (Line); 1 (Shift) B (Biscomerica); 4 (2024); 340 (Julian date, Dec 5, 2025); E (Line); 1 (Shift)
- Recalling firm
- HAWAIIAN HOST CANDIES OF LA INC
- Dates
- Recall started Apr 25, 2025; classified May 23, 2025
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 72992055566 (upc)
FDA record F-0811-2025: openFDA · Report an error
1 recall event by Hawaiian Host Inc. name no brand, so it is on the owner's page, not counted here.
Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.
Ingredients on our watch list
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 1 of 79 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(26): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Products (1)
- COOKIES & CREME MACADAMIAS · UPC 72992335972 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Hawaiian Host Inc., Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
None found from FDA food offices.
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.