The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0773-2023·Announced 2023-05-10

Chocolate Peanut Bites Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Salento Organics is recalling Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites due to undeclared milk. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this 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: FDA Class I classification with undeclared milk allergen on a food product. Although no illnesses or deaths are reported, the agency's own Class I classification requires a minimum severity score of 4 per the recall rubric.

Plain-English summary

Salento Organics LLC is recalling Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites (4oz/113g packages) due to undeclared milk allergen. Affected lot codes are 0322-15, 0422-15, 0722-15, 1122-15, and 0123-15 with best-by dates ranging from February 2024 to January 2025. A total of 427 cases (each containing 12 pouches) were distributed domestically and internationally.

The product contains milk but does not declare this allergen on the label. Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity could have a serious allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it if they have a milk allergy. Anyone with a milk allergy who has consumed this product and experienced symptoms should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers should dispose of the affected product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recall was voluntarily initiated by the manufacturer on March 16, 2023, and was completed on June 27, 2023.

The recalled product

Product
Salento Organics, Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites, Net WT. 4oz (113G)
Manufacturer
SALENTO ORGANICS LLC
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • mis-labeling

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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