The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0438-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

Chocolate Baking Chips Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanut Residue

Clasen Quality Chocolater has recalled 4M DF NSA Semisweet Baking Drop chocolate due to potential undeclared peanut residue. The product may pose a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

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: Undeclared peanut residue in food products is classified as allergen mislabeling. Peanut is a major allergen, and while no illnesses have been reported, the undeclared presence in the product represents a significant potential hazard. This meets the criterion for High (score 3) severity: allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc. is recalling 4M DF NSA Semisweet Baking Drop chocolate (Item #56854) in 40-pound cases (Lot #2345T540CL14). This baking ingredient is made with chocolate liquor, inulin, erythritol, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract, and stevia leaf.

The product may contain undeclared peanut residue, which poses a risk to individuals with peanut allergies. The affected product was distributed to locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin. Approximately 19,120 pounds of product was distributed.

Individuals with peanut allergies should not consume this product. Those in possession of the recalled product should discontinue use and may return it to the point of purchase. Anyone who believes they may have consumed this product and has concerns about an allergic reaction is advised to seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
4M DF NSA Semisweet Baking Drop (FT), Item # 56854. Net Wt. 40 lbs. (18.14 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Chocolate Liquor, Inulin, Erythritol, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), Vanilla Extract, Stevia Leaf Reb M. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate
Manufacturer
Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc
Category
Food — Baking Ingredient
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • undeclared

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 # 2345T540CL14.

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

  • CA
  • CO
  • IL
  • KY
  • MA
  • MI
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • UT
  • WI

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