The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2337-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

CaCoCo Superfood Drinking Chocolate Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

CaCoCo, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Superfood Drinking Chocolate because an organic ingredient used in the product is under recall for potential Salmonella contamination.

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 a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

CaCoCo, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of CaCoCo Superfood Drinking Chocolate. The recall is being conducted because the firm used an organic powder ingredient that is currently under recall by its supplier due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The affected product is sold in 8 .14 oz (231 g) and 2 lb. bags. The specific lots subject to this recall are GW99 (Expiration 10/19/2014), GW100 (Expiration 11/28/2014), and GW101 (Expiration 6/18/2015). The product was distributed in California and via internet sales.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact CaCoCo, Inc. for further instructions or a refund. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
CaCoCo Superfood Drinking Chocolate; Global Warrior - Flavor Melody: Dark, Bitter-sweet, Medicinal, Energizing Raw Chocolate. Gluten-free/Vegan/Raw Sold in 8 .14 oz (231 g). o and 2 lb. bags. Ingredients: Cacao Beans, Cacao Butter, Maca, Carob, coconut Crystal Sugar, Mesqui
Manufacturer
CaCoCo, Inc.
Category
Food — Chocolate / Beverage
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 (6)

  • Lot # GW99
  • Exp 10/19/2014
  • GW100
  • Exp 11/28/2014
  • GW101
  • Exp 6/18/2015.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by CaCoCo, 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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