The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1519-2017·Announced 2017-03-08

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

Chip'n Dipped is recalling Dark Almond 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 lots of Dark Almond 63% Cacao, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier, Dark Sea Salted Almond chocolate bars. The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. The affected product is sold in 3.0 oz (85g) boxes with the UPC 892470002185.

The recalled product was distributed to ten retail store chains in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Consumers can identify the affected units by checking the back of the packaging box for lot numbers 1100519, 1100518, 1100535, or 1100526. Individual units inside the box are unmarked.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Chip'n Dipped. Individuals with a milk allergy or milk sensitivity should not consume the product.

The recalled product

Product
DARK ALMOND 63% CACAO, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier, DARK SEA SALTED ALMOND, NET WT. 3.0oz 85g, UPC 892470002185
Manufacturer
Chip'n Dipped
Category
Food — Chocolate Confectionery
Hazard

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 (4)

  • Lot Numbers: 1100519
  • 1100518
  • 1100535 & 1100526 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.

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