Halloween candy sold in California recalled, FDA says. Here's why

A Halloween candy sold at California retail stores has been recalled over an undisclosed allergy, the Food and Drug Administration says. Crystal Temptations, headquartered in New Jersey, recalled its Chocolatey Eyeballs on Aug. 31, as they contain undeclared milk, which could cause serious or life-t

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What is the story about?

A Halloween candy sold at California retail stores has been recalled over an undisclosed allergy, the Food and Drug Administration says.

Crystal Temptations, headquartered in New Jersey, recalled its Chocolatey Eyeballs on Aug. 31, as they contain undeclared milk, which could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if people with milk sensitivities eat them, the FDA said.

On its website, the company said the labeling issue resulted from "a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes."

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products.

Here's what Californians should know about the recalled products.

Which Halloween products were recalled?

Packages of Little Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs and Little Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs Spooks & Spells. Manufacturer Crystal Temptations recalled the candy in August 2026 because of undeclared milk.

Five Crystal Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs products were recalled. Those items include:

7-ounce acrylic box with designed paper wrap, Style # 54077-CHEY
10-ounce plastic bag with designed header card, Style # 54040-CHEY
10.5-ounce round plastic jar, Style # 58008-CHEY
11-ounce plastic bag tied with a tag, Style # 54083-CHEY
16-ounce designer plastic pouch bag, Style # 58089-CHEY

Little Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs, manufactured by Crystal Temptations. The company recalled the Halloween candy in August 2026 because it contains undeclared milk, posing a health risk to people with milk sensitivities.

Where was the recalled Halloween candy sold?

The recalled Halloween candy was sold at a number of California retail stores, including Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post.

Other states where the products were sold include:

Arizona
Connecticut
Georgia
Indiana
Massachusetts
Nevada
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
Texas
Virginia
Wyoming

What to do with recalled Halloween candy

If customers have any recalled Crystal Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs, they are urged to destroy them, according to the FDA.

Customers cannot return the recalled products to the stores where they were purchased for a refund. Instead, they should reach out to Crystal Temptations with proof of purchase to get a refund.

The company can be reached at 1-201-246-7990 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Halloween candy sold in California recalled, FDA says. Here's why