Vosges Recalls Uncured Bacon Ganache Chocolate Bars for Undeclared Coconut
Vosges, LTD is recalling 135 pounds of Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate bars sold at Trader Joe's in four states because the product contains undeclared coconut, a known allergen.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: 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 source metadata explicitly classifies this recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score must be 5 (Critical).
Plain-English summary
Vosges, LTD, a Chicago-based establishment, is recalling approximately 135 pounds of Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate products. The recall was initiated due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared allergens. Specifically, the product contains coconut, which is a known allergen, but this ingredient is not declared on the product label.
The affected products were packaged between January 15, 2016, and January 22, 2016, and bear a "BEST BY" code of 03 SEP 2016. The specific item subject to recall is a 135-lb. carton containing 720 individual 3oz. flow-wrapped bars of Trader Joe's Uncured Bacon Ganache Bar (SKU 55001). These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The issue was discovered after the establishment received a consumer complaint.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vosges, LTD Recalls Uncured Bacon Ganache Chocolate Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
- Brand
- La Montagne Holdings LLC
- Manufacturer
- La Montagne Holdings LLC
- Category
- Food — Chocolate Confectionery
Distribution
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