The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0439-2018·Announced 2017-12-13

Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Almonds Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Health Matters America Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Almonds with Chili due to undeclared milk (casein). The product was distributed in 22 states and D.C.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 per the rubric, as it poses a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Health Matters America Inc. is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Almonds with Chili in 3.5 oz. and 8 oz. packages, as well as 24 lb. bulk cartons. The recall was initiated 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 identified by lot numbers 40.12 and 16.13. The specific UPCs for the retail packages are 8 54260 01550 8 and 8 54260 00707 7. The product is a product of Italy and was distributed by Organic Traditions in Cheektowaga, NY.

The recall covers 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 with this product should check their pantry for the specific lot numbers and UPCs listed above and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS WITH CHILI, NET WT. 3.5 oz. UPC 8 54260 01550 8, and NET WT. 8 oz. UPC 8 54260 00707 7; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (totaling 24 lbs.). -- Product of Italy --- Distributed by Organic

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 (2)

  • Lot numbers 40.12
  • 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 →