The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0247-2021·Announced 2021-02-10

Chocolates of Vermont Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination

Champlain Chocolate Company is recalling specific lots of Chocolates of Vermont products because they may contain plastic pieces.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Champlain Chocolate Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Chocolates of Vermont products due to the potential presence of plastic pieces. The recall includes eight distinct product configurations, such as assorted bulk bags, samplers, and holiday boxes, with a total quantity of 62,396.07 lbs. The affected products were distributed nationwide to all 50 states.

The recall is identified by FDA recall number F-0247-2021 and is classified as Class II by the agency. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall. Specific lot numbers and best-by dates for each product type are listed in the official recall documentation.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers and best-by dates against the official list. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolates of Vermont 1.Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - Assorted Bulk 2.5 lbs. - Online Stock code: 1Y302-000000-1 UPC: 76993305399 2. Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - 4 Piece Sampler - 1.9 oz.- Online Stock Code -1Y302-004001-1 UPC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Champlain Chocolate Company 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.

See all 14 products in this recall →