The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1522-2017·Announced 2017-03-08

Chip 'n Dipped 86% Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Chip 'n Dipped is recalling 86% Dark Chocolate bars due to the presence of undeclared milk. The product was distributed to retail stores 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 voluntarily recalling 86% Cacao Dark Chocolate bars because they contain an undeclared milk allergen. The affected product is the 'Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier super smooth 86% DARK CHOCOLATE,' with a net weight of 2.8oz (79g) and UPC 892470002345.

The recall involves 5 boxes containing 16 units each. The specific lot numbers 1100534, 1100533, and 1100532 are stamped on the back of the packaging box, while the individual chocolate 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. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
86% CACAO DARK, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier super smooth 86% DARK CHOCOLATE, NET WT. 2.8oz 79g, UPC 892470002345
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: 1100534
  • 1100533 & 1100532 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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