The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0974-2023·Announced 2023-06-14

Dark Chocolate Almonds Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Meijer Inc is recalling Frederik's by Meijer Dark Chocolate Almonds due to undeclared milk. The product was distributed to Meijer stores in six Midwest states.

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: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Although no illnesses have been reported, undeclared allergens in food products present a direct and serious health risk to susceptible consumers.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Inc is recalling Frederik's by Meijer Dark Chocolate Almonds, sold in 12-ounce stand-up pouches (UPC 7-08820-68730-1). Approximately 81,042 units are affected by this recall.

The product contains undeclared milk, which poses a serious health risk to consumers with milk allergies. All sell-by dates are included in the recall. The affected product was distributed to Meijer stores and Meijer Express locations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop consuming it immediately and dispose of it or return it to the retailer for a refund. Consumers with concerns or who may have consumed this product despite having a milk allergy should consult their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Frederik's by Meijer Dark Chocolate Almonds, 12oz stand-up pouch, UPC 7-08820-68730-1
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc
Affected units
81,042

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)

  • All sell by dates

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Meijer Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →

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