G. Debbas Chocolatier Recalls Zim Zam Dark Chocolate Due to Allergen Mislabeling
G. Debbas Chocolatier is recalling Zim Zam Dark Chocolate with Rice Crisps because the product was packed in a container declaring it is vegan, despite the facility processing 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: "Two consumer complaints of allergic reactions for Zim Zam products packed in a picnic type lunch that declares it is vegan. G. Debbas Chocolatier does not claim that their product facility is vegan, as they do make product that contain…"
Plain-English summary
G. Debbas Chocolatier, Inc. is recalling Professor Zim Zam's Extraordinary Sweets Dark Chocolate with Rice Crisps. The product is distributed by Go Picnic Brands in Chicago, IL, and is labeled as 'All Natural, 55% Cocoa.' The recall involves 107,500 units currently at a customer warehouse in Chicago, IL.
The recall was initiated after two consumer complaints reported allergic reactions to Zim Zam products packed in a picnic-type lunch that declares the contents are vegan. G. Debbas Chocolatier does not claim its facility is vegan, as the company manufactures products containing milk. This creates a risk of undeclared milk allergens for consumers relying on the vegan label.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific Zim Zam Dark Chocolate with Rice Crisps. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Professor Zim Zam's Extraordinary Sweets; Dark Chocolate with Rice Crisps; All Natural, 55% Cocoa; Net Wt. 0.35 oz (9.9g) Go Picnic: Distributed by Go Picnic Brands, Chicago, IL 60613; Made in USA
- Manufacturer
- G. Debbas Chocolatier, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Chocolate Confectionery
- Affected units
- 107,500
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)
- UPC: 8 90026 00220 7 All codes.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by G. Debbas Chocolatier, Inc. 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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