The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1588-2016·Announced 2016-07-06

Ross Chocolates Recalls Dark Chocolate Bars for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Ross Chocolates is recalling 4,128 bars of No Sugar Added Dark Chocolate because the labels failed to declare the possible milk allergen.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ross Chocolates, located in Coquitlam, BC, Canada, is recalling 4,128 bars of No Sugar Added Dark Chocolate (34 g/1.2 oz). The recall is being conducted because the product labels failed to declare the possible presence of the milk allergen.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 726007100054 and a Best Before date of 191018. The product was distributed nationwide directly to customers by Platinum Distribution Inc.

Consumers who have purchased these chocolate bars should check their labels for the specific UPC and Best Before date. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
R No Sugar Added; Dark Chocolate 34 g/1.2 oz. Ross Chocolates, 4061 Butters Road, Scotch Creek, BC UPC 726007100054 Best Before: 191018
Manufacturer
Platinum Distribution Inc
Category
Food — Chocolate
Hazard
Affected units
4,128

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 (1)

  • Best Before: 191018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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