Vosges Haut-Chocolat Caramels et Chocolats Recalled for Wheat Labeling Error
Vosges Haut-Chocolat is recalling Caramels et Chocolats because the outer packaging fails to declare wheat, although the inner packaging does.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Vosges Haut-Chocolat is recalling 267 units of Caramels et Chocolats. Each retail tube contains four varieties of chocolate bonbons and has a net weight of 3.8 oz. The affected products have lot numbers 269814 and 115811, with a best if enjoyed by date of 04/25/2019.
The recall was initiated because the multi-pack product does not declare wheat on the outer packaging, even though wheat is declared on the inner packaged products. This labeling discrepancy poses a risk to consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease.
The affected products were distributed to retailers in Illinois and Ohio, as well as through internet sales. Consumers who purchased these products should check their lot numbers and best if enjoyed by dates. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Caramels et Chocolats. Each retail tube contains four varieties on chocolate bonbons. Net wt per tube 3.8 oz.
- Manufacturer
- Vosges Haut-Chocolat
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
- Affected units
- 267
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)
- Lot Number: 269814 & 115811 Best if enjoyed by: 04/25/2019
Distribution
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