The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0038-2023·Announced 2022-10-26

Dark Chocolate Almonds recalled for undeclared milk allergen

Dark Chocolate Almonds sold at Safeway, Albertsons, and Roths Fresh Market contain undeclared milk allergen. The FDA Class I recall affects 1,701 cases distributed in Oregon and Washington.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the severity rubric. While no illnesses were reported in the source, undeclared milk allergen poses a serious risk for allergic consumers.

Plain-English summary

Dark Chocolate Almonds are being recalled due to undeclared milk allergen. The recall involves two products: PRODUCE brand Dark Chocolate Almonds (9.5 oz, UPC 0 19061 19371 2) sold at Safeway and Albertsons, and Holly Hill Gourmet Snacks brand Dark Chocolate Almonds (9.5 oz, UPC 0 08918 23018 2) sold at Roths Fresh Market. The product labels declare soy and almonds but do not declare milk allergen, despite its presence in the product.

The recall affects 1,701 cases distributed in Oregon and Washington. Consumers with milk allergies could experience allergic reactions if they consume this product. The PRODUCE brand has best-by dates on or before October 15, 2023, and the Holly Hill Gourmet Snacks brand has best-by dates on or before October 21, 2023.

Consumers with milk allergies who purchased this product should not consume it. This recall was initiated voluntarily by the manufacturer and was terminated on June 15, 2023.

The recalled product

Product
Dark Chocolate Almonds distributed to Safeway/Albertsons is packaged in a clear clamshell container with a top label that displays PRODUCE Dark Chocolate Almonds , net weight of 9.5 oz., UPC 0 19061 19371 2. Distributed by Rivertrail Foods with an address of 4660 Ridge Dr. NE. S
Manufacturer
Momyer Distributors Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-milk

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.