The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0698-2019·Announced 2018-11-28

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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 equip
Manufacturer
Confections by Michael Recchiuti
Category
Food — Chocolate Confections
Hazard

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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