Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts Recalled for Undeclared Milk
Health Matters America Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts with Chili due to undeclared milk (casein). The product was distributed in 22 states and D.C.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 5 (Critical) because they represent a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Health Matters America Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts with Chili. The recall was initiated after analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) determined that the imported products contained undeclared milk (casein). The affected product is a product of Italy and was distributed in 3.5 oz. and 8 oz. packages, as well as in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags.
The recall covers lot numbers 41.12, 02.13, and 16.13. The product was distributed to 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.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot numbers and UPC codes listed above. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS WITH CHILI, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01450 1, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00703 9; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (totaling 24 lbs.). -- Product of Italy…
- Manufacturer
- Health Matters America Inc.
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
- 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 (3)
- Lot numbers 41.12
- 02.13
- 16.13
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.
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