The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1521-2017·Announced 2017-03-08

Chip n Dipped 72% Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Chip'n Dipped is recalling 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate bars because they contain undeclared milk, an allergen not listed on the label. This poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier extra dark 72% DARK CHOCOLATE, NET WT. 2.8oz (79g), UPC 89247002338. The product is being recalled due to the presence of undeclared milk allergen.

The recall affects units distributed to ten retail store chains in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Affected items are identified by Lot Numbers 1100515 and 1100516 stamped on the back of the packaging box. Individual units within the boxes are unmarked.

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to check their packaging for the specific lot numbers. If the product is in their possession, they should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. Individuals with milk allergies should avoid consuming this product as it may cause an allergic reaction.

The recalled product

Product
72% CACAO DARK, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier extra dark 72% DARK CHOCOLATE, NET WT. 2.8oz 79g, UPC 89247002338
Manufacturer
Chip'n Dipped
Category
Food — Chocolate
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 (2)

  • Lot Numbers: 1100515 & 1100516 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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