The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0933-2020·Announced 2020-04-29

Champlain Chocolate Company Recalls Dark Chocolate Coins for Undeclared Milk

Champlain Chocolate Company is recalling specific lots of Lake Champlain Dark Chocolate Coins 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

Champlain Chocolate Company is voluntarily recalling 9 cases (1,674 pieces) of Lake Champlain CHOCOLATES, COIN DARK BULK ORG, NET WT 48 OZ (1.3 kg). The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen. The affected product is identified by the Best By date of 11/15/21 and UPC 7 69933 02301 1.

The recalled product was distributed in New Hampshire, Indiana, Vermont, California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. The product label states that it may contain traces of milk, peanuts, soybean, tree nuts, and wheat, but the recall notice specifies that the product contains undeclared milk.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
Lake Champlain CHOCOLATES, COIN DARK BULK ORG, NET WT 48 OZ (1.3 kg), APPROX 186 PIECES, INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA POWDER (PRESSED WITH ALKALI), AND VANILLA POWDER) MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK, PEANUTS, SOYBEAN, TREE NUTS, AND WHEAT

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 (2)

  • Best By 11/15/21
  • UPC 7 69933 02301 1

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: