The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1165-2019·Announced 2019-03-20

Recchiuti Key Lime Apples Recalled for High Milk Protein Levels

Confections by Michael Recchiuti is recalling 200 boxes of Key Lime Apples because FDA sampling found high levels of milk protein in one lot.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Confections by Michael Recchiuti is recalling 200 boxes of Recchiuti Key Lime Apples, 4 oz. The product consists of crispy slices of Granny-Smith apples in semi-sweet chocolate. The recall is being conducted because FDA sampling found high levels of milk protein in one lot of the dark chocolate covered key lime apples.

The affected product is identified by the code 00919000. The product was distributed to one customer in Japan. The label indicates the product contains soy and may contain dairy, and is made on equipment shared with soy, milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Recchiuti Key Lime Apples; Net Wt: 4 oz. Crispy slices of Granny-Smith Apples in Semi-sweet chocolate. Ingredient: Dark chocolate (cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lechthin (emulsifier), natural vanilla extract), apple, sugar, lime. CONTAINS: Soy Also has sticker: May Con
Affected units
200

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)

  • 00919000

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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