The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0430-2019·Announced 2018-11-07

Portland Chocolate Recalls 60% Dark Chocolate Chips Due to Peanut Cross-Contamination

Portland Chocolate Company LLC is recalling 60% Dark Chocolate Chips due to cross-contamination with peanut. The product was distributed in Oregon and California.

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/cross-contamination with a common allergen (peanut), which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Portland Chocolate Company LLC is recalling 60% Dark Chocolate Chips, packaged in poly-lined cardboard boxes with a net weight of 30 lbs. The recall is due to cross-contamination with peanut. The affected product is labeled "Pitch Dark Chocolate 60% Dark Chocolate Bulk 30lbs" and includes a statement that it is produced in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy.

The recall involves 3,450 lbs of the product. The specific lot codes are L1805-SS60-08 and L1807-SS60-11. The product was distributed in Oregon and California.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
60% Dark Chocolate Chips, packaged in poly-lined cardboard boxes, net wt. 30 lbs. The label is read in parts: "*** Pitch Dark Chocolate*** 60% Dark Chocolate ***Bulk 30lbs *** Produced in a facility that also processes: Peanuts, tree nuts, dairy ***".
Manufacturer
Portland Chocolate Company LLC
Category
Food — Chocolate
Hazard

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)

  • L1805-SS60-08 L1807-SS60-11

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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