DF 85% Cacao Chocolate Wafers Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Residue
Clasen Quality Chocolate is recalling DF 85% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Wafers (Item #54213, Lot #2347T540CL14) because the product may contain undeclared peanut residue, which poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.
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 with no reported illnesses or injuries. Although undeclared allergens are a food safety concern, Class III recalls are typically assigned lower severity scores of 1-2.
Plain-English summary
Clasen Quality Chocolate, Inc. is recalling DF 85% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Wafers (Item #54213) in 50-pound cases because the product may contain undeclared peanut residue. Peanuts are not listed as an ingredient on the product label.
The recalled chocolate was distributed to businesses in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin. The affected lot number is #2347T540CL14, with approximately 40,000 pounds subject to recall.
Consumers with peanut allergies should not consume this product. Retailers and food service operations that received this product should immediately cease distribution and remove it from inventory. Anyone who has purchased this product should check the lot number and consult a healthcare provider if concerned.
The recalled product
- Product
- DF 85% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Wafer, Item # 54213. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Chocolate, Sugar, Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), and Natural Vanilla Flavor. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate, 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI
- Manufacturer
- Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc
- Category
- Food — Chocolate / Confectionery
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 # 2347T540CL14.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 18 recalled by Clasen Quality Chocolater, 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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