Lotte Choco Pie Cocao Recalled for Undeclared Almond Protein
Lotte International America is recalling Lotte Choco Pie Cocao because FDA testing found undeclared almond protein in the 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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared almond protein) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Lotte International America is recalling Lotte Choco Pie Cocao, 12 pack, 11.85 oz. (336 g). The product is distributed by Lotte International America in Los Angeles, CA, and is a product of Korea.
The recall was initiated because FDA testing found almond protein in the products, which is not an ingredient in the product. This constitutes an undeclared allergen.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC 8 801062 475148 and expiration date 4-23-2020. The recall involves 613 cartons distributed in CA, NY, UT, WA, and TX. Consumers should not consume the product and should contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lotte Choco Pie Cocao, 12 pack, 11.85 oz. (336 g) UPC: 8 801062 475148 Distributed by Lotte International America, Los Angeles, CA Product of Korea
- Manufacturer
- Lotte Int'l America Corp.
- Affected units
- 613
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)
- Expiration date: 4-23-2020
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Lotte Int'l America Corp. 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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