The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0436-2018·Announced 2017-12-13

Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Health Matters America Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts because they contain undeclared milk (casein). The products were distributed in 22 states and the District of Columbia.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, as undeclared milk is a major allergen posing a risk of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Health Matters America Inc. is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts in 3.5 oz and 8 oz packages. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared milk (casein), which was identified through analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

The affected products are manufactured in Italy and distributed by Organic Traditions in Cheektowaga, NY. They were sold in retail stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. The specific lot numbers involved are 41.12, 17.13, 04.13, and 02.13.

Consumers with these products should check their pantry for the specific UPCs and lot numbers listed above. If found, they should stop consuming the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS, NET WT. 3.5 oz (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01400 6, and NET WT. 8 oz (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00701 5 -- Product of Italy --- Distributed by Organic Traditions - Cheektowaga, NY 14227

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 (4)

  • Lot numbers 41.12
  • 17.13
  • 04.13
  • 02.13

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Health Matters America 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →