Severity
Moderate
FDA Food recall · Reported February 10, 2021
Chocolate may contain plastic pieces
The recall
Champlain Chocolate Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — Chocolate may contain plastic pieces.
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0251-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0251-2021) was formally reported on February 10, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 15, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Champlain Chocolate Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Williston, VT. Federal records list the affected scope as 62396.07 lbs. Total.
The documented reason for this recall is: Chocolate may contain plastic pieces Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: all 50 states - nationwide. Distribution scope 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, 3 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 recall sits in its category — 343 meat & poultry recalls on record
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
62396.07 lbs. Total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Lake Champlain chocolates - FIVE STAR BAR 6 PACK - Five Star Bar Collection 11.4oz - online stock code 1Y304-006002-1; UPC: 76993385688
Chocolate may contain plastic pieces
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0251-2021 |
| 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.
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Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported February 10, 2021.
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