Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Almonds Recalled for Undeclared Milk
Health Matters America Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Almonds because the product contains undeclared milk (casein).
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)."
Plain-English summary
Health Matters America Inc. is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Almonds in 3.5 oz and 8 oz packages, as well as bulk bags. The recall is being conducted because the imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
The affected products are distributed in retail stores located 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 39.12, 03.13, and 16.13.
Consumers with these products should check their pantry for the specific UPCs and lot numbers listed above. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not specify a particular consumer action such as returning the product to the store or contacting the manufacturer for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01500 3, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00705 3; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (totaling 24 lbs.). -- Product of Italy --- Distributed…
- Manufacturer
- Health Matters America Inc.
- Category
- Food — Nuts and Seeds
- 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 39.12
- 03.13
- 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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