The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0426-2019·Announced 2018-11-21

MarieBelle Matcha and White Chocolate Bar Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Maribel's Sweets, Inc. is recalling MarieBelle brand Japanese Matcha and White Chocolate Bars because they contain undeclared milk.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of at least 4 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Maribel's Sweets, Inc. is recalling MarieBelle brand Japanese Matcha Japanese Green Tea and White Chocolate Bars, NET Wt. 2.82 oz. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product is identified by Lot Code 101619 and UPC code 877708005886. The recall covers 855 cases, with 12 bars per case. The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Missouri, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, Washington, and Delaware.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid the product entirely.

The recalled product

Product
MarieBelle brand Japanese Matcha Japanese Green Tea and White Chocolate Bar, NET Wt. 2.82 oz. UPC code: 877708005886
Manufacturer
Maribel's Sweets, Inc.
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Code: 101619

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Maribel's Sweets, 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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