Chocolate Spread Recalled: CACAO BARRY Gianduja Noir Contains Undeclared Milk
CACAO BARRY Gianduja Noir chocolate product is recalled due to undeclared milk, affecting 180 cases distributed across eight states. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving allergen mislabeling of milk, a common allergen. The rubric explicitly identifies allergen mislabeling on common allergens as Score 3 criteria. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Plain-English summary
CACAO BARRY Gianduja Noir, a chocolate spread product sold in 5.5-pound (2.5-kilogram) plastic buckets with 8 buckets per case, is subject to a voluntary recall initiated by Barry Callebaut USA LLC on March 22, 2025. The reason for the recall is the presence of undeclared milk.
The affected product consists of 180 cases distributed to Nevada, New York, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, California, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The recall lot number is 2428415339. Consumers in these states who purchased this product should verify they do not have affected units.
Individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities who may have this product should not consume it due to the undeclared milk allergen present.
The recalled product
- Product
- CACAO BARRY Gianduja Noir, 5.5lbs (2.5kg) plastic bucket, 8 buckets per case.
- Manufacturer
- Barry Callebaut USA LLC
- Category
- Food — Chocolate / Cocoa Spread
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 180
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: 2428415339
Distribution
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