The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0940-2013·Announced 2013-02-06

Chocolate Decadence Coconut Balls Recalled for Peanut Cross-Contamination

Chocolate Decadence is recalling Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls due to a potential peanut cross-contamination hazard. The product was dipped in chocolate previously used for peanut butter items.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

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/cross-contamination with peanuts, a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chocolate Decadence is recalling specific packages of Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls because of a potential cross-contamination with peanuts. The product is packaged in 2-ounce packages, 0.5 lb boxes, and 1 lb boxes. The 2-ounce packages have a UPC of 19815 90007 8, while the larger boxes do not have a UPC.

The recall is necessary because the coconut balls were dipped in the same pot of melting chocolate that was used to make products containing peanut butter. This process created a risk that peanuts could be present in the chocolate coating, posing a hazard to individuals with peanut allergies.

The affected product was distributed in Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific packaging described and discontinue use if they have a peanut allergy.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls is packaged in either 2-ounce packages (2 pieces per package) or in 0.5 lb and 1 lb. boxes. The 2-ounce package has a UPC 19815 90007 8. There is no UPC for 0.5 lb. and 1 lb. packages. The product is labeled in parts: "***Chocolate Covered…

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)

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Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

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