The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1418-2023·Announced 2023-08-23

Dilettante Mocha Cafe Espresso Bulk Caramels Recalled for Labeling Discrepancy

Dilettante Chocolates is recalling Mocha Cafe Espresso Bulk Caramels sold at its Washington retail locations due to a display placard allergen declaration that states 'Contains: Dairy' instead of 'Contains: Milk,' though milk is listed in the ingredients.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class III recall with a minor allergen declaration discrepancy. The display placard uses 'Contains: Dairy' instead of 'Contains: Milk,' though the allergen is correctly listed in the ingredients statement. No illnesses reported. Classified as a minor labeling error under FDA Class III guidelines.

Plain-English summary

Dilettante Chocolates Inc is recalling Dilettante Mocha Cafe brand Espresso Bulk Caramels sold from retail display cases at Dilettante's retail locations in Washington. The recall involves a discrepancy in the allergen declaration on the display placard used for individual pieces sold from the retail cases.

The display placard correctly lists milk in the ingredients statement. However, the allergen "Contains" statement on the placard states only "Contains: Dairy" rather than "Contains: Milk." This less precise declaration may not adequately communicate the presence of milk to consumers checking for specific allergen information. The bulk truffle boxes distributed to retail stores bear the correct labeling stating "Contains: Milk."

The affected product was manufactured on 5/24/2023 with a best-by date of 10/24/2023. This recall affects only individually sold products from display cases with the incorrect placard, not the correctly labeled bulk boxes. Consumers with milk allergies who purchased this product from the retail display cases should be aware of the labeling discrepancy.

The recalled product

Product
Dilettante Mocha Cafe brand Espresso Bulk Caramels, perishable, sold individual pieces out of retail display cases. The display placard declares milk in the ingredients statement, but the Contains statement declares "Contains: Dairy". Bulk truffle boxes sent to retail stores co
Manufacturer
Dilettante Chocolates Inc
Category
Food — Confections
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • labeling

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)

  • Manufactured 5/24/2023 and bulk case includes best by date 10/24/23.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WA

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