The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0438-2018·Announced 2017-12-13

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).

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

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 b

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.

See all 4 products in this recall →