The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2412-2014·Announced 2014-09-10

Puratos Dark Organic Chocolate Chips Recalled for Milk Allergen

Puratos Chocolate USA is recalling 22,000 lbs of Dark Organic 1M Chip chocolate due to a reported allergic reaction to milk protein.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Puratos Chocolate USA is voluntarily recalling 22,000 lbs of Puratos Chocolante, Dark Organic 1M Chip, Item Number 0065064002SH11, Net Weight: 25 lbs. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported an allergic reaction to milk protein.

The affected product is identified by Lot 310212736 and has a Best Before date of 08/20/15. The product was distributed in California, Pennsylvania, and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Puratos Chocolante, Dark Organic 1M Chip, Item Number 0065064002SH11, Net Weight: 25 lbs.

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot: 310212736
  • Best Before: 08/20/15

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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