The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0337-2018·Announced 2017-11-29

Astor Chocolate Recalls Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries for Undeclared Milk

Astor Chocolate Corporation is recalling Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries due to an undeclared milk allergen. The product was distributed across multiple US states and Canada.

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 involves undeclared milk, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' at a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Astor Chocolate Corporation is recalling its Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo packaging. The recall is being conducted because a supplier recalled an ingredient used in the product due to an undeclared milk allergen. The affected products are available in 1 oz. and 4 oz. giveaway-type package sizes and do not have a best-by date on the units.

The recall involves 1,149.6 lbs. of affected material shipped through Astor Chocolate Corporation's snack packaging program. Distribution included 89 orders within the United States across 22 states, as well as two orders to Quebec, Canada, and two orders to Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts, Nevis. The specific supplier lot numbers associated with the recall are 17216, 29216, 31616, 01917, 13017, and 15817.

Consumers with this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. Individuals with a milk allergy or milk sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, which means it is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo packaging a. 1 oz. giveaway type package sizing b. 4 oz. giveaway type package sizing c. No best by date on units d. Individual cases sold to Astor branded customers i. Case c

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 (6)

  • Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries Supplier Lot Numbers: 17216
  • 29216
  • 31616
  • 01917
  • 13017
  • and 15817

Distribution

Same manufacturer · Astor Chocolate Corp.

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