The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0047-2015·Announced 2014-10-29

BBM Recalls Alprose Dark Chocolate for Undeclared Milk Allergen

BBM Chocolate Distributors is recalling Alprose Dark Chocolate products because they contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd. has voluntarily recalled three varieties of Alprose Dark Chocolate products. The recall was initiated because the products contain undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen. The affected products are Swiss Chocolate Chocolat Alprose 52% Cacao Premium Dark Chocolate, packaged in stand-up maroon colored gift boxes with a net weight of 3.5 oz (100g). The products are packed in cartons containing 6 boxes, with 20 units per carton. The specific UPC for the recalled item is 689423025038, and the item number is 5120. All lots of this item are subject to the recall.

The recall affects 194 cartons that have been definitively identified. These products were distributed to consumers in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately. Individuals with a milk allergy or milk sensitivity should avoid consuming the recalled chocolate. Those who have already consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers can contact BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd. for more information or to arrange for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
SWISS CHOCOLATE CHOCOLAT ALPROSE 52% CACAO PREMIUM DARK CHOCOLATE, within stand-up maroon colored gift box. NET WT 3.5 oz (100g). Packed as a carton containing 6 boxes x 20 units. UPC 689423025038. Product of Swtizerland. Distributed By: BBM CHOCOLATE DISTRIBUTORS, LTD. Broo
Affected units
194

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • all lots
  • Item number 5120

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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