The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (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.

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: "Firm used organic powder that is now under recall by supplier for potential contamination with Salmonella."

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…
Manufacturer
CaCoCo, Inc.

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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