Biscomerica Recalls Cocoa Buttons for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Biscomerica, Inc. is recalling specific lots of cocoa buttons because they contain undeclared milk. The product was distributed in Ohio.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata identifies this as an FDA Class I recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are classified as Severe (score 4) or higher, and the presence of an undeclared major allergen (milk) supports this severity level.
Plain-English summary
Biscomerica, Inc. is recalling 3,595 units of cocoa buttons (item no. 80203, 80203-1, 25lb bulk case) because the product contains undeclared milk. The recall covers specific lots including B073016, A092916, A021717, A021817, A030717, B030717, A031517, A031617, A033017, and B033017.
The affected product was distributed in Ohio. The recall is being conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under recall number F-0137-2016.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of cocoa buttons should check their inventory against the listed lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid the product entirely.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cocoa buttons, item no. 80203, 80203-1, 25lb bulk case
- Manufacturer
- Biscomerica, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Baking Ingredients
- Affected units
- 3,595
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 (10)
- LOT No. B073016
- A092916
- A021717
- A021817
- A030717
- B030717
- A031517
- A031617
- A033017
- B033017
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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