We R Nuts recalls Uncle Giuseppe’s Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix over undeclared milk, soy and cashews

PORT WASHINGTON, NY (April 27, 2026) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall issued by We R Nuts LLC of Port Washington, New York, covering 254 containers of Uncle Giuseppe’s branded Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix due to undeclared milk, soy, and cashews. According to the FDA, a facility inspection found a discrepancy in the product’s ingredient list. Once management confirmed the missing allergens, the company initiated a formal recall. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

We R Nuts recall: Quick summary

We R Nuts LLC announced a voluntary recall on April 24, 2026, covering 254 units of Uncle Giuseppe’s Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix in 11 oz clear rectangular tamper-resistant plastic containers. Specifically, the affected products carry sell-by dates ranging from September 4, 2026, to November 6, 2026.

In addition, distribution was limited to Uncle Giuseppe’s retail stores in New York and New Jersey. Therefore, consumers who purchased the product and have an allergy or sensitivity to milk, soy, or cashews should stop using it immediately. Finally, they should return it to the store for a full refund.

What happened?

The FDA said We R Nuts LLC initiated the voluntary recall on April 24, 2026, after a facility inspection uncovered a discrepancy in the ingredient label for Uncle Giuseppe’s Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix.

Specifically, three allergens including milk, soy, and cashews are present in the product, but the label does not list them. Once management confirms the omission, the company launches a formal recall. In its recall notice, We R Nuts states that management becomes aware of the missing allergens and starts a formal recall.

Meanwhile, the recall covers 254 units sold exclusively through Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace locations in New York and New Jersey. In addition, Uncle Giuseppe’s is a family-owned specialty grocery chain with 12 locations across Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey, known for its Italian food offerings and fresh prepared products. The company operates stores in East Meadow, Smithtown, Port Washington, Port Jefferson Station, Massapequa, Melville, North Babylon, and Yorktown Heights in New York, as well as Ramsey and Morris Plains in New Jersey.

Finally, no injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	Packaging	Sell-by dates	Issue	States
Uncle Giuseppe’s	Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix	11 oz	Clear rectangular tamper-resistant plastic container	9/4/2026 through 11/6/2026	Undeclared milk, soy, and cashews	NY and NJ

What caused the issue?

Three allergens on one missing label

Investigators identified the root cause of this recall as a label discrepancy during a facility inspection. The product is a milk chocolate bridge mix that contains a combination of chocolate-covered nuts and raisins. The product contains milk, soy, and cashews, but the label does not list these ingredients.

A bridge mix, by its nature, contains multiple ingredients. In this case, the label omits three of the nine major food allergens that the FDA requires manufacturers to declare.

Cashews are classified as a tree nut, one of the nine major allergens under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). Milk and soy are also major allergens under the same law. The omission of all three from a single product label represents a significant labeling failure, though the limited production run of 254 units and the restricted distribution to a single regional retailer suggest this was a small-batch product rather than a mass-market item.

Why allergen labeling matters for specialty retailers

This recall illustrates a risk that is particularly common in specialty and artisan food retail environments. Products distributed in limited quantities through regional or independent grocery channels often involve smaller production runs with less formal label verification infrastructure than national brands. In those settings, a missed allergen on a label may not surface until an inspection catches it.

For consumers shopping at specialty grocers for premium or artisan products, the assumption that a higher-end product means a more carefully produced one is not always accurate. Allergen labeling failures do not discriminate by brand tier.

Questions you might have

1. Which product is included in this recall?
The recall covers Uncle Giuseppe’s Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix in 11 oz tamper-resistant containers. Sell-by dates range from September 4, 2026, to November 6, 2026.

2. Where was the product sold?
The product was sold only at Uncle Giuseppe’s stores in New York and New Jersey.

3. How many units are affected?
The recall includes a total of 254 units.

4. What allergens are missing from the label?
The label does not declare milk, soy, or cashews.

5. Why are these allergens important?
Milk, soy, and cashews are major FDA-listed allergens that can trigger severe reactions.

6. What are the health risks?
Consumers may experience hives, swelling, vomiting, or anaphylaxis in severe cases.

7. Have any illnesses been reported?
No illnesses or injuries have been reported as of April 24, 2026.

8. What caused the labeling issue?
A facility inspection found a discrepancy in the ingredient label. The exact cause is not specified.

9. How can I identify the product?
Check for the 11-oz clear container, Uncle Giuseppe’s label, and the listed sell-by date range.

10. What should consumers do?
Stop consuming the product. Return it to the store for a refund or dispose of it safely.

Here’s what you should do

• What to do with the product: Stop consuming it immediately. Return it to the Uncle Giuseppe’s store where you purchased it for a full refund, or discard it.
• How to identify the affected product: 11 oz clear rectangular tamper-resistant plastic container with the Uncle Giuseppe’s logo. Sell-by dates between 9/4/2026 and 11/6/2026, located in the top left corner of the label. Bottom of label states: distributed by We R Nuts.
• Brand contact details: We R Nuts LLC: (516) 705-0800, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Behind the brand

We R Nuts LLC is a Port Washington, New York-based nut and confectionery distributor that supplies specialty retail accounts in the New York metro area. Specifically, the company produces and distributes a range of chocolate-covered nuts, dried fruit mixes, and snack products under retailer and private label arrangements. In this case, We R Nuts distributes Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix under the Uncle Giuseppe’s brand for sale in that retailer’s stores.

Meanwhile, Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace operates as a family-owned specialty grocery chain founded in 2001 and headquartered in Farmingdale, New York. The chain runs 12 locations across Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey. It builds its reputation on Italian food specialties, fresh prepared foods, handmade pasta, and artisan products. In addition, Uncle Giuseppe’s serves a loyal customer base in the New York metro area.

Finally, Source86 contacts We R Nuts LLC for additional comment on the root cause of the labeling discrepancy and the corrective steps the company takes. However, the company does not respond beyond its published recall notice.

Other relevant recalls

Undeclared allergen recalls involving specialty snack and confectionery products are a recurring pattern in the food industry, and this recall is the latest example. In March 2026, Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs, sold at Lidl US stores across ten East Coast states, were recalled after hazelnut was found to be missing from the label. That same month, Schreiber Foods recalled Einstein Bros Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread after a packaging staging error sent almond-containing cream cheese to four states in cups labeled as plain. In February 2026, Gregory’s Foods recalled its Bag Full of Cookies frozen cookie dough after peanut-containing Monster Cookie Dough was placed into bags labeled as White Chocolate Macadamia Nut.

In January 2026, Karns Foods recalled Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups after a packaging breakdown sent peanut-containing chocolate desserts to Pennsylvania shelves without a peanut declaration. More recently, D’Dioses recalled fruit popsicles after milk, pecans, pistachios, Yellow #5, and Red #40 were not declared on the product label. And in late 2025, Cal Yee Farm recalled multiple snack products after a routine FDA inspection found milk, soy, wheat, sesame, and almonds all missing from product labels simultaneously.

A food labeling specialist noted the pattern that runs through recalls like this one:

“Small-batch and specialty products often skip the formal label review steps that larger manufacturers treat as non-negotiable. When you produce 254 units of a product for a regional retailer, the temptation is to treat the label as an afterthought. That is exactly when a three-allergen omission happens.”

A food safety consultant added:

“The ingredient list on a bridge mix has to account for every component of every inclusion. If the chocolate coating contains soy lecithin and the nuts include cashews, those have to be declared. There is no grey area.”

Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, said the We R Nuts recall reflects the labeling risk that exists at every level of the food supply chain:

“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability. That standard applies equally to a 254-unit specialty run as it does to a national distribution.”

Ensuring safe eats

The We R Nuts recall serves as another reminder that allergen labeling failures can occur at every scale of food production, from national brands to small regional distributors. For consumers with allergies to milk, soy, or cashews, the 254-unit scope of this recall offers little reassurance if their specific container is among the affected products.

Therefore, if you purchased Uncle Giuseppe’s Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix with a sell-by date between September 4, 2026, and November 6, 2026, stop consuming it immediately and return it to the store for a full refund. For additional information, contact We R Nuts at (516) 705-0800.

More broadly, at Source86, we help food brands manage ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private label production with transparency and precision, ensuring that supply chains can respond quickly and effectively when recalls occur. In addition, our team works directly with manufacturers and distributors to implement label verification and allergen control protocols designed to prevent issues like this from reaching consumers. To learn more, reach out to learn how Source86 can support your brand’s food safety program.