Severity
Low
FDA Food recall · Reported March 22, 2023
Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue.
Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc recalled White Confectionery Coating Wafer (HP, NSA), Item # 52544. Net Wt. 40 lbs. (18.14 KG) po… — a low-severity action.
White Confectionery Coating Wafer (HP, NSA), Item # 52544. Net Wt. 40 lbs. (18.14 KG) po… was recalled by Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc in March 22, 2023. Reason: Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0428-2023 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc issued this low-severity FDA Food recall — Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue..
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0428-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0428-2023) was formally reported on March 22, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 18, 2023. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Watertown, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 20,360 lbs..
The documented reason for this recall is: Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: CA, CO, IL, KY, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, UT, WI. 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, 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 recall sits in its category — 25,414 food 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 low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
20,360 lbs.
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
White Confectionery Coating Wafer (HP, NSA), Item # 52544. Net Wt. 40 lbs. (18.14 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Palm Kernal Oil, Whey Protein Isolate, Erythritol, Sodium Caseinate, Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), Salt, and Sucralose. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate, 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0428-2023 |
| Date reported | March 22, 2023 |
| Date initiated | January 18, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc |
| Firm location | Watertown, WI |
| Affected scope | 20,360 lbs. |
| Distribution | CA, CO, IL, KY, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, UT, WI |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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