The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0714-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

House of Flavors Recalls Dark Cocoa Sorbetto for Undeclared Milk

House of Flavors is recalling Dark Cocoa Sorbetto because it contains undeclared milk, a major allergen. This follows one reported consumer complaint of an allergic reaction to dairy.

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 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. Additionally, a consumer allergic reaction was reported.

Plain-English summary

House of Flavors, Inc. is recalling 14 oz. Dark Cocoa Sorbetto packed in plastic jars. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared milk in the product. The affected units were manufactured between April 11, 2014, and April 12, 2014, and bear the product code EB/JP, L3, 26-426, 14102, with a best-by date of October 12, 2015 (10/15). The recall involves 2,496 cases, or 19,968 individual units.

The recall was initiated following one reported consumer complaint of an allergic reaction to dairy. The product was distributed domestically to one consignee in New York and seven warehouses located in Michigan, Oregon, New Hampshire, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Pennsylvania. There is no foreign distribution.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific product code and best-by date listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Dark Cocoa Sorbetto packed in 14 oz. plastic jars, 8 packages per case, manufactured from 4/11/14-4/12/14; product code: EB/JP, L3, 26-426, 14102, BEST BY October 12, 2015, BEST BY 10/15.

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 (7)

  • EB/JP
  • L3
  • 26-426
  • 14102
  • BEST BY October 12
  • 2015
  • BEST BY 10/15

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: