The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0430-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

Semisweet Chocolate Drops Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Residue

Clasen Quality Chocolater recalls 1M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drops due to potential undeclared peanut residue. Consumers with peanut allergies should not consume this product.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class III recall for undeclared allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (peanut). No reported illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is potential rather than confirmed.

Plain-English summary

Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc. is recalling 1M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drops (Item # 53384) because the product may contain undeclared peanut residue. The recalled lot is #2347T520CL14.

Approximately 39,700 pounds have been distributed to California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin.

Peanut is a major food allergen. Consumers with peanut allergies could face a health risk from consuming this product without knowing about the potential peanut exposure. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall.

If you have this product, check the item number and lot code against your purchase. Anyone with a peanut allergy should not consume this chocolate. Contact Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc. for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
1M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drop (FT), Item # 53384. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), and Vanilla Extract. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate, 5126 West Terrace
Manufacturer
Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut

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)

  • Lot # 2347T520CL14.

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

  • CA
  • CO
  • IL
  • KY
  • MA
  • MI
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • UT
  • WI