Recchiuti Bittersweet Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk Protein
Confections by Michael Recchiuti is recalling specific lots of Bittersweet Dark Chocolate because FDA analysis found high levels of milk protein.
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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Confections by Michael Recchiuti is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Recchiuti Bittersweet Dark Chocolate bars. The recall was initiated after FDA analysis of the dairy-free dark chocolate found high levels of milk protein in the bars.
The affected product is the 3 oz. (85 G) Recchiuti Bittersweet bar, which is also sold in cases of 12. The specific lots involved are Lot 21418000 (Best Buy 7/2/19) and Lot 16518000 (Best Buy 5/14/19). The product was distributed to two retail locations and seven distributors in California, as well as through online sales from the firm's website.
Consumers with these specific lots should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a milk allergy or milk protein sensitivity should avoid consuming the recalled bars.
The recalled product
- Product
- Recchiuti Bittersweet, Smooth, rich and complex. Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 G) Also sold in case of 12 UPC 8019895 00017 6 Ingredient: Dark chocolate {cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (emulsifier)} Natural vanilla extract, cacao paste. Contains: soy Made on…
- Manufacturer
- Confections by Michael Recchiuti
- Category
- Food — Chocolate Confections
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 code 21418000 (Best Buy 7/2/19) Lot code 16518000 (Best Buy 5/14/19)
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Confections by Michael Recchiuti 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.
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