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Chocolate may contain plastic pieces

Recall #: F-0247-2021
Affected scope: 62396.07 lbs. Total
Initiated: January 15, 2021

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Champlain Chocolate Company recalled Chocolates of Vermont 1.Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - Assorted B… - a moderate-severity action.

Chocolates of Vermont 1.Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - Assorted B… was recalled by Champlain Chocolate Company in February 10, 2021. Reason: Chocolate may contain plastic pieces. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0247-2021 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Champlain Chocolate Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Chocolate may contain plastic pieces.

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: February 10, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0247-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Chocolates of Vermont 1.Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - Assorted Bulk 2.5 lbs. - Online Stock code: 1Y302-000000-1 UPC: 76993305399 2. Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - 4 Piece Sampler - 1.9 oz.- Online Stock Code -1Y302-004001-1 UPC: 76993302007 3. Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - 8 piece sampler - 1.9 oz.- online stock code 1Y302-008001-1 UPC: 76993302010 4. Lake Champlain Chocolates - CHOCOLATES OF VERMONT ASST 12PC BAG 5.7oz - Online Stock Code 1Y302-012001-1 UPC: 76993385322 5. Lake Champlain Chocolates - CHOCOLATES OF VERMONT ASST 24PC BOX 11.4oz - Online Stock code- 1Y302-024002-1 UPC: 76993385454 6. Lake Champlain Chocolates - CHOCOLATES OF VERMONT FALL 16PC BOX 7.6OZ - Online Stock Code 1F302-016001-1 UPC:. 76993385374 7. Lake Champlain Chocolates - CHOCOLATES OF VERMONT GREEN MOUNTAIN MK BK 2.5lbs- Online Stock Code 1Y302-085004-1 UPC: 76993302005 8. Lake Champlain Chocolates - HOLIDAY CHOCOLATES OF VERMONT 16PC BOX 7.6oz - online stock code 1X302-016001-1 UPC: 76993385319

Reason for recall

Chocolate may contain plastic pieces

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-0247-2021
Date reported	February 10, 2021
Date initiated	January 15, 2021
Recalling firm	Champlain Chocolate Company
Firm location	Williston, VT
Affected scope	62396.07 lbs. Total
Distribution	all 50 states - nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Chocolate may contain plastic pieces

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 10, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0247-2021.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: all 50 states - nationwide.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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