Severity
Critical
FDA Food recall · Reported November 16, 2016
Trader Joe's Co. is recalling all codes of Trader Joe's Chocolate Orange Sticks and Trader Joe's Chocolate Raspberry Sticks because the products may contain more than the stated t…
Trader Joes Company recalled Trader Joe's Chocolate Raspberry Sticks, Net Wt. 18 oz (1lb 2oz) 510g, 36 units per case,… - a critical-severity action.
Trader Joe's Chocolate Raspberry Sticks, Net Wt. 18 oz (1lb 2oz) 510g, 36 units per case,… was recalled by Trader Joes Company in November 16, 2016. Reason: Trader Joe's Co. is recalling all codes of Trader Joe's Chocolate Orange Sticks and Trader Joe's Chocolate Ra…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0313-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Trader Joes Company issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Trader Joe's Co. is recalling all codes of Trader Joe's Chocolate Orange Sticks and Trader Joe's Chocolate Ra….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0313-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0313-2017) was formally reported on November 16, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 25, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Trader Joes Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Monrovia, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 6181 cases.
The documented reason for this recall is: Trader Joe's Co. is recalling all codes of Trader Joe's Chocolate Orange Sticks and Trader Joe's Chocolate Raspberry Sticks because the products may contain more than the stated traces of milk on the label. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US. 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, 2 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 - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
6181 cases
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Trader Joe's Chocolate Raspberry Sticks, Net Wt. 18 oz (1lb 2oz) 510g, 36 units per case, UPC 00847122
Trader Joe's Co. is recalling all codes of Trader Joe's Chocolate Orange Sticks and Trader Joe's Chocolate Raspberry Sticks because the products may contain more than the stated traces of milk on the label.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0313-2017 |
| Date reported | November 16, 2016 |
| Date initiated | March 25, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Trader Joes Company |
| Firm location | Monrovia, CA |
| Affected scope | 6181 cases |
| Distribution | US |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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