The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1518-2017·Announced 2017-03-08

Chip'n Dipped Dark Pretzel Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Chip'n Dipped is recalling Dark Pretzel 63% Cacao chocolate bars because they contain undeclared milk. The product was sold in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

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: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Presence of Undeclared Milk Allergen"

Plain-English summary

Chip'n Dipped is recalling specific units of Dark Pretzel 63% Cacao, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier, CRISP & SALTY DARK CHOCOLATE PRETZEL. The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. The affected product is packaged in boxes with a net weight of 2.9oz (82g) and carries the UPC 892470002222.

The recall covers lot numbers 1100489, 1100512, and 1100531, which are stamped on the back of the packaging box. Individual units are unmarked. The product was distributed to ten retail store chains in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
DARK PRETZEL 63% CACAO, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier, CRISP & SALTY DARK CHOCOLATE PRETZEL, NET WT. 2.9oz 82g, UPC 892470002222
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 (3)

  • Lot numbers: 1100489
  • 1100512 & 1100531 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 →

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