News Recalls There’s a Nationwide Recall on Fudge Due to Mold Contamination—Here's What to Know Check your kitchen ASAP for this product. By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 26, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Photo: Getty Images. EatingWell design. There’s an active recall on chocolate fudge sold in 41 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to a mold contamination. The product affected is the Montreal Fudge brand Chocolate Fudge with Nuts sold in 5.6-ounce packages. These packages display a lot number of 0241500805, 0241690105 or 0241690205 alongside an expiration date of “2025/MR/01,” “2025/MR/17” or “2025/MR/17,” respectively. There's a Recall on Snack Mix Due to an Undeclared Allergen—Here's What to Know The recalled fudge was sold in T.J. Maxx locations in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. They were also sold in Marshalls locations in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming. These products were recalled after a consumer complaint of mold pieces found in the fudge, leading to an investigation that discovered a larger contamination. While initially announced on August 22, this announcement was recently classified as a Class II recall. This means that the exposure to the potentially contaminated fudge may lead to health problems. Mold exposure can lead to illness due to the formation of mycotoxins, a poisonous substance. If you’re experiencing any signs of food poisoning, including nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea, after eating the recalled fudge, call your doctor as soon as possible. Dispose of the product immediately if you have it on hand or return it to your place of purchase for a full refund. After disposing of the product, clean any surfaces or objects that may have been in contact with the contaminated food. For questions about this recall, contact the company at info@authentikfudge.com. Why Are There So Many Recalls Right Now? We Asked the FDA Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Authentik Fudge recalls fudge with nuts because of potential mold growth. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Enforcement report. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Recall background and definitions. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Molds on food: are they dangerous?