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FDA Food recall · Reported November 29, 2017

Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo packaging a. 1 oz. giveaway type package sizing b. 4 oz. giveaway type package sizing c. No best by date on units d. Individual cases sold to Astor branded customers i. Case counts include cases of: 1. 36 units 2. 50 units 3. 100 units 4. 150 units 5. 300 units

A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK Allerg…

Recall #
F-0337-2018
Affected scope
1,149.6 lbs. of affected material was shipped through Astor Chocolate Corporations snack packaging program
Initiated
October 31, 2017
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Astor Chocolate Corp. recalled Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer… - a moderate-severity action.

Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer… was recalled by Astor Chocolate Corp. in November 29, 2017. Reason: A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0337-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Astor Chocolate Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as ….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
November 29, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0337-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0337-2018) was formally reported on November 29, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 31, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Astor Chocolate Corp. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lakewood, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,149.6 lbs. of affected material was shipped through Astor Chocolate Corporations snack packaging program.

The documented reason for this recall is: A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK Allergen. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distribution of 89 orders were within the United States  across multiple states including the following: 1. New York 2. Florida 3. California 4. Wisconsin 5. Illinois 6. Colorado 7. Georgia 8. Oklahoma 9. Mary…. 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.

Food recalls over time

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1,149.6 lbs. of affected material was shipped through Astor Chocolate Corporations snack packaging program

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo packaging a. 1 oz. giveaway type package sizing b. 4 oz. giveaway type package sizing c. No best by date on units d. Individual cases sold to Astor branded customers i. Case counts include cases of: 1. 36 units 2. 50 units 3. 100 units 4. 150 units 5. 300 units

Reason for recall

A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK Allergen.

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-0337-2018
Date reported November 29, 2017
Date initiated October 31, 2017
Recalling firm Astor Chocolate Corp.
Firm location Lakewood, NJ
Affected scope 1,149.6 lbs. of affected material was shipped through Astor Chocolate Corporations snack packaging program
Distribution Distribution of 89 orders were within the United States  across multiple states including the following: 1. New York 2. Florida 3. California 4. Wisconsin 5. Illinois 6. Colorado 7. Georgia 8. Oklahoma 9. Maryland 10. Ohio 11. …

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?
Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo packaging a. 1 oz. giveaway type package sizing b. 4 oz. giveaway type package sizing c. No best by date on units d. Individual cases sold to Astor branded customers i. Case counts include cases of: 1. 36 units 2. 50 units 3. 100 units 4. 150 units 5. 300 units. Recalled by Astor Chocolate Corp.. Units affected: 1,149.6 lbs. of affected material was shipped through Astor Chocolate Corporations snack packaging program.
Why was this product recalled?
A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK Allergen.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 29, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0337-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distribution of 89 orders were within the United States  across multiple states including the following: 1. New York 2. Florida 3. California 4. Wisconsin 5. Illinois 6. Colorado 7. Georgia 8. Oklahoma 9. Maryland 10. Ohio 11. Connecticut 12. New Jersey 13. Texas 14. Pennsylvania 15. North Carolina 16. Massachusetts 17. Minnesota 18. Tennessee 19. South Dakota 20. Idaho 21. South Carolina 22. Rhode Island Two orders were shipped to Quebec, Canada and two orders were shipped to Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts, Nevis..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0337-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported November 29, 2017. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.