Mini Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Hazelnut Allergen
Chuao Chocolatier is voluntarily recalling mini chocolate bars (LOT 4022, Best by 22 FEB 25) due to undeclared hazelnut. The 13,312-bar recall affects distribution broadly across the U.S. and four international locations.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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: This recall involves allergen mislabeling of hazelnut, a common tree nut allergen. Although the FDA classified this as Class III and the firm reported no illnesses or injuries, the allergen mislabeling criterion in the severity rubric applies to recalls of this type involving common allergens without reported illness, warranting a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Chuao Chocolatier is recalling mini chocolate bars under the brand chuao CHOCOLATIER potato chip mini chocolate bar (0.39oz/11g). The affected product carries LOT 4022 with a best-by date of February 22, 2025. The recall was initiated due to labeling deficiency.
The recalled product contains undeclared hazelnut, a tree nut allergen. Hazelnut was not listed on the product label but is present in the product. This poses a potential health risk to consumers with hazelnut or tree nut allergies. The recall was initiated voluntarily by the manufacturer, and no illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
A total of 13,312 bars were affected by this recall. The products were distributed across 44 U.S. states and Washington D.C. to distributors, retailers, and consumers. Additionally, four consumers in Japan, England, Singapore, and Indonesia received these products.
Consumers who have purchased these recalled products and have a hazelnut or tree nut allergy should not consume them. Affected consumers are advised to discard the product safely or return it to the point of purchase. For additional information, consumers can contact Chuao Chocolatier or review the FDA recall details.
The recalled product
- Product
- chuao CHOCOLATIER potato chip mini chocolate bar, 0.39oz/11g
- Manufacturer
- Kairo's Group, Inc. dba Chuao Chocolatier
- Category
- Food — Chocolate
- Affected units
- 13,312
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)
- LOT 4022
- Best by 22 FEB 25
Distribution
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