The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1827-2014·Announced 2014-04-23

Simply Lite Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Simply Natural Foods LLC is recalling Simply Lite brand Dark Chocolate due to high levels of undeclared milk, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

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, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Simply Natural Foods, LLC is recalling Simply Lite brand 50% CaCao Low Carb Sugar Free Dark Chocolate. The product is packaged in a brown plastic foil wrapper and has a net weight of 3 oz (85g). The recall is being conducted because the chocolate contains high levels of undeclared milk.

The affected product was distributed in California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Canada. The specific lot codes for the recalled items are Best By: 01 18 2015A or Best By: 01 19 2015A. The total quantity involved in the recall is 1,202 cartons, with 40 bars per carton.

Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume this product. Individuals who have purchased the affected chocolate should check their pantry for the specific lot codes listed above and dispose of the product if it matches the description.

The recalled product

Product
Simply Lite brand 50% CaCao Low Carb Sugar Free Dark Chocolate (NET WT 3 oz (85g), packaged in a brown plastic foil wrapper. Produced by Simply Natural Foods, LLC. 74 Mall Drive Commack, New York 11725.

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)

  • lot codes: Best By: 01 18 2015A or Best By: 01 19 2015A

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states: