FDA Food recall · Reported December 13, 2017
Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS, NET WT. 3.5 oz (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01400 6, and NET WT. 8 oz (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00701 5 -- Product of Italy --- Distributed by Organic Traditions - Cheektowaga, NY 14227
The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Health Matters America Inc. recalled Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS, NET WT. 3.5 oz (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 … - a critical-severity action.
Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS, NET WT. 3.5 oz (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 … was recalled by Health Matters America Inc. in December 13, 2017. Reason: The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food I…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0436-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Health Matters America Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food I….
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- December 13, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0436-2018 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.
Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record
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 high severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS, NET WT. 3.5 oz (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01400 6, and NET WT. 8 oz (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00701 5 -- Product of Italy --- Distributed by Organic Traditions - Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Reason for recall
The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0436-2018 |
| Date reported | December 13, 2017 |
| Date initiated | December 11, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Health Matters America Inc. |
| Firm location | Cheektowaga, NY |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | Retail stores located in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas,… |
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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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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