Halloween candy recall hits chocolate eyeballs sold at TJ Maxx
Crystal Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs are part of a halloween candy recall after undeclared milk was found in the packaging. The Aug. 31 pull covers five package styles sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Sierra Trading Post across 13 states, posing a serious allergy risk for milk-sensitive shoppers ahead of Halloween.
New Jersey-based Crystal Temptations issued the voluntary recall on Aug. 31, 2026, according to a USA Today report citing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The chocolate Halloween eyeball candies contain milk that was not listed on the label, which could trigger serious or life-threatening reactions in people with milk allergies or sensitivities.
Key Takeaways
- Crystal Temptations recalled five Chocolatey Eyeballs package styles on Aug. 31, 2026.
- The candies were sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Sierra Trading Post in 13 states.
- Undeclared milk on the label poses a serious allergy risk; no illnesses have been reported.
- Consumers should destroy affected products and contact the company for a refund.
- The company blamed a temporary breakdown in production and packaging processes.
Which Halloween candies were recalled?
Five Crystal Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs products are affected, each identified by a style number. The recalled items include a 7-ounce acrylic box (Style #54077-CHEY), a 10-ounce plastic bag with header card (Style #54040-CHEY), a 10.5-ounce round plastic jar (Style #58008-CHEY), an 11-ounce plastic bag tied with a tag (Style #54083-CHEY), and a 16-ounce designer plastic pouch bag (Style #58089-CHEY).
Check your pantry against those style numbers before handing out treats or serving them at parties. The seasonal packaging may look festive, but the undeclared allergen makes every size and format unsafe for anyone avoiding dairy.
Where were the recalled eyeballs sold?
The candies were distributed to Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Sierra Trading Post locations in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming, according to the FDA recall report cited by WKRC.
That 13-state footprint means shoppers across the Midwest, South, and West may have picked up the product during routine off-price store runs. If you bought Halloween candy at any of those retailers recently, it is worth double-checking your bags now rather than waiting until trick-or-treat night.
What should consumers do if they bought them?
Crystal Temptations advises customers to destroy any recalled product immediately. Refunds are not available at the point of sale, so buyers must contact the company directly with proof of purchase by calling 1-201-246-7990, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, the company stated in its FDA filing. Crystal Temptations attributed the labeling error to a temporary breakdown in its production and packaging processes. For more consumer safety updates like this one, bookmark our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
Why does an undeclared milk label matter?
Milk is one of the FDA's major food allergens, and even trace amounts can cause hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. Halloween candy is often shared among children whose allergy status may not be obvious to every parent or host at a gathering.
A mislabeled seasonal treat creates risk far beyond a single household. Destroying affected eyeballs and spreading the word to friends and family is the safest move until the company confirms its packaging line is fully corrected.