The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0313-2016·Announced 2016-02-17

E3 Artisan Recalls Dark Chocolate Bars Due to Undeclared Milk

E3 Artisan is recalling Meltaway bars because FDA samples tested positive for undeclared milk, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

E3 Artisan is recalling 264 units of Meltaway bar- Sweet basil & Cherry blossom. The recall was initiated because FDA samples of the product tested positive for milk, which was not declared on the product labels.

The affected product is identified by SKU MB1022 and has an expiration date range of 10/21/2015 to 1/15/2016. The firm distributed the product to 86 domestic firms.

Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions or report any illnesses.

The recalled product

Product
Meltaway bar- Sweet basil & Cherry blossom.
Manufacturer
E3 Artisan
Affected units
264

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 (1)

  • Sku: MB1022 Expiration date range: 10/21/2015 - 1/15/2016

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 21 recalled by E3 Artisan 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 21 products in this recall →