The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0371-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

Meijer Recalls Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Meijer is voluntarily recalling dark chocolate coffee beans, almonds, and cashews due to 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 undeclared milk, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' at a High severity level.

Plain-English summary

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

The recalled products are sold in 18-ounce clear plastic clam-shell packages, with 12 packages per case. The recall covers approximately 10,787 pounds of product. Distribution was limited to the domestic markets of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific items listed above. If found, consumers should stop consuming the products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any of the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
Dark chocolate covered coffee beans MEIJER BULK DARK CHOCOLATE COFFEE BEANS 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: 7-19283-40313-1

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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