The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1520-2017·Announced 2017-03-08

Chip'n Dipped Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Chip'n Dipped is recalling specific lots of HOT Dark Chocolate with Habanero Pepper due to the presence of undeclared milk.

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 voluntarily recalling specific units of HOT 63% CACAO, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier, HOT DARK CHOCOLATE with HABANERO PEPPER. The recall is being issued because the product contains an undeclared milk allergen. The affected product is sold in 2.8oz (79g) boxes with the UPC 892470002581.

The recall involves Lot Number 1100490, which is stamped on the back of the packaging box. Individual units within the box are unmarked. The product was distributed to ten retail store chains in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

Consumers with this product should check the packaging for the specific lot number and UPC. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
HOT 63% CACAO, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier, HOT DARK CHOCOLATE with HABANERO PEPPER, NET WT. 2.8oz 79g, UPC 892470002581
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 Number: 1100490 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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