Aldi Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Aldi is voluntarily recalling Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars because they may contain undeclared almond pieces, a tree nut allergen.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "ALDI has voluntarily recalled Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars due to the potential presence of almond pieces, which are an undeclared treenut allergen."
Plain-English summary
Aldi Inc. has voluntarily recalled Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars, 5.29 oz., 20 units/case, due to the potential presence of almond pieces. Almonds are a tree nut allergen that is not declared on the product label.
The recall involves 93,500 units of the product. The affected items have a best-by date of July 24, 2018. The product was distributed domestically in Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, New York, Michigan, Illinois, Maryland, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. There is no foreign or VA/DOD distribution.
Consumers who purchased these chocolate bars should check their pantry for the specific product and best-by date. Individuals with a tree nut allergy should avoid consuming the product. Consumers can contact Aldi for more information or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars, 5.29 oz., 20 units/case
- Manufacturer
- Aldi Inc
- Category
- Food — Chocolate Confectionery
- Affected units
- 93,500
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)
- The best-by date is July 24
- 2018
Distribution
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