The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0922-2020·Announced 2020-05-06

Tops Mint Dark Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Tops Markets is recalling Mint Flavor Pure Dark Chocolate bars because they contain undeclared milk, a major allergen.

What this means for you

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 on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tops Markets Inc. is recalling 1,482 bars of Tops Mint Flavor Pure Dark Chocolate 45% Cocoa. The product is being recalled because it contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen. The affected product is a 3.5 oz. (100g) bar with UPC 00007078400105 and all best by codes.

The recall affects products distributed in New York and Pennsylvania. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Tops Markets for further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any product that may contain undeclared milk.

The recalled product

Product
Tops Mint Flavor Pure Dark Chocolate 45% Cocoa NET WT 3.5 oz.(100g)
Manufacturer
Tops Markets Inc.
Category
Food — Chocolate / Confectionery
Hazard
Affected units
1,482

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)

  • UPC:00007078400105 All best by codes

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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