FDA Recalls Butler's Dark Chocolate with Irish Whisky for Undeclared Milk
Gourmet International Ltd. is recalling Butler's Dark Chocolate with Irish Whisky bars due to undeclared milk. The recall affects 2,000 units distributed across 15 states.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.
Plain-English summary
Gourmet International Ltd. is voluntarily recalling 2,000 units of Butler's Dark Chocolate with Irish Whisky, 3.52oz bars. The recall was initiated on December 6, 2019, and was classified as Class I by the FDA. The product is identified by UPC 8 44984 17619 7 and has a best before date of August 16, 2020, with lot code 011222006.
The reason for the recall is the presence of undeclared milk, a major food allergen. The affected product was distributed in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. The recall was terminated on October 8, 2020.
The recalled product
- Product
- Butler's Dark Chocolate with Irish Whisky, 3.52oz bar, UPC 8 44984 17619 7, 10 units per case
- Manufacturer
- Gourmet International Ltd.
- Category
- Food — Chocolate
- Affected units
- 2,000
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)
- BEST BEFORE 16 AUG 20 BN 101048778 Lot Code: 011222006
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