The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1516-2017·Announced 2017-03-08

Chip 'n Dipped Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Chip 'n Dipped is recalling 63% Cacao Dark Chocolate due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. The product was distributed to retail stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Chip 'n Dipped is voluntarily recalling 63% Cacao Dark Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier 63% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.9oz 82g, due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. The recall involves 8 boxes containing 16 units each. The specific lot numbers 1100501 and 1100536 are stamped on the back of the packaging box, while the individual chocolate units are unmarked.

The affected product was distributed to ten retail store chains in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with a milk allergy or milk intolerance should not consume the recalled product. Individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further information.

The recalled product

Product
63% CACAO DARK Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier 63% CACAO DARK CHOCOLATE, NET WT. 2.9oz 82g, UPC 892470002161
Manufacturer
Chip'n Dipped

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# 1100501 & 1100536 are stamped on the back of the packaging box
  • individual units are unmarked.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Chip'n Dipped 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 8 products in this recall →