The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0370-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

Meijer Bulk Dark Chocolate Products Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Meijer is recalling specific bulk dark chocolate products due to an undeclared milk allergen identified by a supplier.

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) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Meijer Bulk Dark Chocolate Almonds, Meijer Bulk Dark Chocolate Cashews, and Meijer Bulk Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans. The recall is being conducted because a supplier identified that these products contain an undeclared allergen, specifically milk.

The affected products are packaged in 18 oz clear plastic clam-shells, with 12 packages per case. The recall covers 18,954 lbs. of product. The products were distributed domestically in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Meijer for further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming these products.

The recalled product

Product
MEIJER BULK DARK CHOCOLATE CASHEWS 18 OZ Clear plastic clam-shell, 12 packages per case

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)

  • UPC: 7-19283-40302-5

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Meijer Distribution, Inc 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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