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.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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
- Category
- Food — Chocolate
- 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 →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · E3 Artisan
See all →- SevereE3 Artisan Recalls Dark Chocolate Bars for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2016-02-17
- CriticalE3 Artisan Recalls Dark Chocolate Bars Due to Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2016-02-17
- SevereE3 Artisan Recalls Dark Chocolate Bars Due to Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2016-02-17
- SevereE3 Artisan Recalls Peppermint Meltaways Due to Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2016-02-17
- SevereE3 Artisan Mendiant Orange Apricot and Hazelnut Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2016-02-17
Same hazard · allergen milk
See all →- HighFrozen Cheese Pie Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- SevereBetter Bakehouse Recalls Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- HighFannie May S'mores Collection Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Pecans
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-16
- HighPrince Bakery Recalls Pan De Manteca for Undeclared Milk Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-09
- SevereSavor Seasonings Recalls Organic Cheddar Seasoning for Undeclared Milk Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-09
Similar recalls
- ModerateElectric City Sweets Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2024-03-20
- HighTops Mint Dark Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2020-05-06
- CriticalFDA Recalls Butler's Dark Chocolate with Irish Whisky for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2020-01-22
- SevereDolcetta Dark Chocolate Coconut Bar Recalled for Undeclared Soy and Milk
FDA (Food) · 2017-04-19
- SeverePROBAR Meal Wholeberry Blast bars recalled for potential undeclared milk and soy allergens
FDA (Food) · 2019-07-31
- SevereeBars Recalls Organic Chocolate Peanut Bars for Undeclared Almond Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2018-05-23