The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (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.

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 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.
Manufacturer
Health Matters America Inc.
Category
Food — Chocolate / Confectionery
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)

  • 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.

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