The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0318-2018·Announced 2017-11-29

GKI Foods Recalls Dark Chocolate Cherries for Undeclared Milk Allergen

GKI Foods is voluntarily recalling Dark Chocolate Cherries because they may contain an undeclared milk 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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which fits the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan, is voluntarily recalling multiple dark chocolate products, specifically Dark Chocolate Cherries, due to the potential presence of an undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects retail and bulk products manufactured between January 14, 2016, and October 24, 2017, with specific lot numbers listed in the official recall notice.

The products were distributed domestically to various states including Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Texas, California, Nevada, Oregon, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Puerto Rico, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Iowa. The total quantity involved is 3,631 cases of DCH Tart Cherry and 7,991 cases of DCH Cherries.

Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming these products. Individuals who have consumed the recalled items and experienced an allergic reaction should seek medical attention. Consumers can check the lot numbers on their packaging against the list provided in the official FDA recall notice to determine if their product is affected.

The recalled product

Product
Dark Chocolate Cherries , 25 lbs., 15 lbs., 8 pc. display, 8/7 oz.,
Manufacturer
GKI Foods, LLC

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)

  • Retail Dark Chocolate Cherries manufactured between 01/14/16 to 10/24/17

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 21 recalled by GKI Foods, LLC 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 →