The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0443-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

NGMO Ballard Semisweet Chocolate Wafer Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Residue

Clasen Quality Chocolater is recalling NGMO Ballard Semisweet Chocolate Wafer due to possible undeclared peanut residue. Consumers with peanut allergies who may have purchased this product should not consume it.

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: This recall involves undeclared allergen (peanut) mislabeling on a common allergen, meeting the rubric criterion for High severity. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc. is recalling NGMO Ballard Semisweet Chocolate Wafer, Item #59343 (50 lb poly-lined case), because the product may contain undeclared peanut residue. Affected lot numbers are 2309CH51CL15 and 2353CH44CL15.

Peanut is not declared on the product label, which lists Chocolate Liquor (Processed with Alkali), Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Butterfat (Milk), Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), and Vanilla Extract. Undeclared allergens pose a serious health risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

The product was distributed to customers in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin. Approximately 77,850 lbs of product are affected by this recall.

Consumers with peanut allergies who may have purchased this product should not consume it. Retailers and food service establishments should remove affected lots from distribution and contact the manufacturer for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
NGMO Ballard Semisweet Chocolate Wafer, Item # 59343. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Chocolate Liquor (Processed with Alkali), Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Butterfat (Milk), Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), Vanilla Extract. Distributed By: Clasen Quali
Manufacturer
Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • mis-labeling

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 # 2309CH51CL15
  • 2353CH44CL15.

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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