Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Health Matters America Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Golden Berries because the product contains undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
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: "Undeclared milk allergen"
Plain-English summary
Health Matters America Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific units of Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Golden Berries, Dairy & Sugar Free 80% Dark Chocolate. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen. The affected product is available in 3.5 oz (100g) and 5.3 oz (150g) packages, as well as 12kg bulk boxes.
The recalled product was distributed nationwide in 32 states, including Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Some product was also sent back to Advantage Health Matters in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
Consumers with this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC codes 8 54260 00263 8 or 8 54260 00266 9, or bulk boxes with the codes CACAOXPSWEETZZGBEBLK001-12 and CACAOXPSWEETZZGBEBLK001-13. Individuals with a milk allergy or milk sensitivity should not consume the product. Consumers can contact Health Matters America Inc. for more information or to return the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Organic traditions DARK CHOCOLATE GOLDEN BERRIES***DAIRY & SUGAR FREE 80% DARK CHOCOLATE; Pack sizes 3.5oz/100g, UPC 8 54260 00263 8; 5.3 oz (150g), UPC 8 54260 00266 9; 12kg bulk boxes.
- Manufacturer
- Health Matters America Inc.
- 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 (1)
- CACAOXPSWEETZZGBEBLK001-12 and CACAOXPSWEETZZGBEBLK001-13
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Health Matters America 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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