The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0357-2018·Announced 2017-11-15

Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans Recalled for Undeclared Milk

New American Food Products is recalling dark chocolate espresso beans sold at various retailers because they contain undeclared milk.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

New American Food Products, LLC DBA American Foods is recalling specific varieties of dark chocolate espresso beans. The affected products include CVS Gold Emblem, Candy Break, Hannaford Excellent, Market Basket, and Weigels brands. The recall covers a total of 32,235 cases with all best before dates.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared milk. This is a significant allergen that is not listed on the product label. The products were distributed to retail stores in the United States.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their labels for the specific UPC codes listed in the recall notice. Individuals with a milk allergy or milk sensitivity should avoid consuming these products. Consumers can contact the recalling firm for more information or to return the product.

The recalled product

Product
Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans: CVS Gold Emblem DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO BEANS 2.25oz (64g) UPC: 0504428576601; Candy Break Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans 2.75oz (78g), UPC:024354650049; Hannaford Excellent Espresso Beans 2.75oz (78g), UPC: 041268206414; Market Basket Dark Chocolate
Affected units
32,235

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)

  • All best before dates

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by New American Food Products, LLC DBA American Foods 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.

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Same manufacturer · New American Food Products, LLC DBA American Foods

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