The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0819-2017·Announced 2017-01-04

Cargill Recalls Wilbur Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops for Undeclared Milk

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate is recalling 50 lb. cartons of Wilbur Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops because they may contain undeclared milk.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate is recalling 50 lb. cartons of Wilbur B558 Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops because it may contain undeclared milk."

Plain-English summary

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc. is recalling 50 lb. cartons of Wilbur B558 Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared milk.

The affected product is identified by Batch # 28116AANCB and 28116AANCC, with material number # 100000081. The items are packed in cardboard boxes and have a net weight of 50 lb. The total quantity involved in the recall is 87,900 lbs.

The recall is distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific batch numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should not be consumed and should be returned to the point of purchase or disposed of safely.

The recalled product

Product
Wilbur; IM10021; B558 Semisweet Chocolate Drops, 2000 CT; Net Weight 50 lb.; This item may contain dairy products; Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc., Lititz, PA 17543; BATCH 28116AANCB and 28116AANCC Material number: 100000081 packed in cardboard boxes.

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)

  • Batch # 28116ANCB and 28116AANCC material number # 100000081

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc.

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