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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0699-2019·Announced 2018-11-28

Recchiuti Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk Protein

Confections by Michael Recchiuti is recalling specific lots of Recchiuti Feve Dark Chocolate because FDA analysis found high levels of milk protein in the dairy-free product.

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. The hazard involves undeclared milk protein in a product labeled dairy-free, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.

Plain-English summary

Confections by Michael Recchiuti is voluntarily recalling two lots of Recchiuti Feve Dark Chocolate bars. The product is labeled as dairy-free and contains soy, but FDA analysis detected high levels of milk protein in the chocolate bars.

The recall affects Lot Code 16518000 (Best Buy 5/14/19) and Lot Code 21418000 (Best Buy 7/2/19). A total of 553 bars were distributed to two retail locations and seven distributors in California, as well as through online sales via the company's website.

Consumers with these specific lot codes should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Recchiuti Feve. Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 G) Ingredient: Dark chocolate {cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (emulsifier)} Natural vanilla extract, cacao paste, cacao nibs.. Contains: soy Made on equipment also shared with soy, milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts and tree n

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 16518000 (Best Buy 5/14/19) Lot Code 21418000 (Best Buy 7/2/19)

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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