The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2379-2014·Announced 2014-09-03

Tiny Isle Chocolate Truffles Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Tiny Isle Chocolate Truffles are being recalled because they were made with carob powder that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tiny Isle Chocolate Truffles are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The candy was made using carob powder that is currently under recall by the direct supplier for this reason.

The affected products include Tiny Isle Chocolate Truffles in the following flavor varieties: Kauai Coconut, Mac Nut, Sea Salt, Mint Crunch, and Spicy Lava. The products are 1-oz truffles. The recall covers all units of these products.

The products were distributed only in Hawaii (HI). Consumers should stop eating the recalled truffles and check their pantries for these specific products.

The recalled product

Product
Tiny Isle Chocolate Truffles: Gluten-Free, Raw, Vegan, Flavor varieties: Kauai Coconut, Mac Nut, Sea Salt, Mint Crunch, Spicy Lava. 1-oz Tiny Isle 4504 Kukui St, 20A Kapaa, HI 96746
Manufacturer
Florimont, Inc.

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

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Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Florimont, 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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