The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3227-2015·Announced 2015-09-23

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Honey Grahams Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Jo's Candies is recalling Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt due to undeclared milk.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Jo's Candies, LLC is recalling Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt because the product contains undeclared milk. The recalled product is packaged in 8oz. clear tubs and is identified by UPC #00550246. The recall covers 491,400 tubs with "Best By" dates ranging from March 16, 2016, to May 14, 2016.

The product was distributed in the United States to Texas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Washington, and Pennsylvania. There was no foreign distribution. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should be particularly cautious, as the presence of undeclared milk poses a significant health risk.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt NET Wt. 8oz. (227g) SKU #0055 0246 Product is packaged in 8oz. clear tubs.
Manufacturer
Jo'S Candies
Affected units
491,400

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 (20)

  • UPC #00550246 "Best By" Dates 16 Mar 2016
  • 17 Mar 2016
  • 18 Mar 2016
  • 19 Mar 2016
  • 20 Mar 2016
  • 21 Mar 2016
  • 22 Mar 2016
  • 30 Mar 2016
  • 03 Apr 2016
  • 04 Apr 2016
  • 05 Apr 2016
  • 08 Apr 2016
  • 09 Apr 2016
  • 10 Apr 2016
  • 11 Apr 2016
  • 12 Apr 2016
  • 15 Apr 2016
  • 16 Apr 2016
  • 17 Apr 2016
  • 18 Apr 2016

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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