The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0840-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Chocolate Therapist Recalls Dark Chocolate for Potential Milk Allergen

The Chocolate Therapist is recalling 72% Natural Dark Chocolate bars because they may contain undeclared milk solids. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume the product.

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: "Chocolate Rx The Purist may contain milk solids."

Plain-English summary

The Chocolate Therapist is recalling 448 units of The Chocolate Therapist, Chocolate Rx, The Purist, 72% Natural Dark Chocolate, Net Wt 2oz (57g). The recall was initiated because the product may contain milk solids, which are not declared on the label. The affected lots are from August and October.

The product was distributed primarily in Colorado from the company's store, with a few wholesale customers outside the state reached via internet sales. There are no foreign, government, military, or VA consignees.

Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume the recalled product. Individuals who have consumed the product and experienced an allergic reaction should seek medical attention. Consumers may contact the recalling firm for more information or to return the product.

The recalled product

Product
The Chocolate Therapist, Chocolate Rx, The Purist, 72% Natural Dark Chocolate, Net Wt 2oz (57g)
Affected units
448

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)

  • August and October lots

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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