The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1971-2014·Announced 2014-06-04

Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Health Matters America Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds because the product contains undeclared milk, a major food 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 meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) according to the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Health Matters America Inc. is recalling specific packs of Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds, 80% Dark Chocolate. The recall involves 3.5 oz (100g) and 5.3 oz (150g) retail packages, as well as 12kg bulk boxes. The product is labeled as dairy-free, but it contains undeclared milk.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains an undeclared milk allergen. Milk is a major food allergen, and its presence in a product labeled as dairy-free poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies. The affected products were distributed nationwide in 32 states and the District of Columbia, as well as to a facility in Canada.

Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume the recalled product. Individuals who have consumed the product and experienced an allergic reaction should seek medical attention. Consumers can check their pantry for the specific UPC codes and lot codes listed in the official recall notice to determine if they have the affected product.

The recalled product

Product
Organic traditions DARK CHOCOLATE SACHA INCHI SEEDS***DAIRY & SUGAR FREE 80% DARK CHOCOLATE; Pack sizes: 3.5oz/100g, UPC 8 54260 00709 1; 5.3 oz (150g), UPC 8 54260 00718 3; 12kg bulk boxes.

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)

  • CACAOXPSWEETZZDSIBLK001-12 and CACAOXPSWEETZZSIBLK001-13

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 32 states specifically:

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.

See all 2 products in this recall →