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FDA Food recall · Reported February 13, 2019

The Chocolate Therapist, Chocolate Rx, The Purist, 72% Natural Dark Chocolate, Net Wt 2oz (57g)

Chocolate Rx The Purist may contain milk solids.

Recall #
F-0840-2019
Affected scope
448
Initiated
December 21, 2018
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Chocolate Therapist, The recalled The Chocolate Therapist, Chocolate Rx, The Purist, 72% Natural Dark Chocolate, Net Wt 2oz… - a critical-severity action.

The Chocolate Therapist, Chocolate Rx, The Purist, 72% Natural Dark Chocolate, Net Wt 2oz… was recalled by Chocolate Therapist, The in February 13, 2019. Reason: Chocolate Rx The Purist may contain milk solids.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0840-2019 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Chocolate Therapist, The issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Chocolate Rx The Purist may contain milk solids..

Critical
severity level
448 units
affected scope
Class I
classification
February 13, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0840-2019 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

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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

The Chocolate Therapist, Chocolate Rx, The Purist, 72% Natural Dark Chocolate, Net Wt 2oz (57g)

Reason for recall

Chocolate Rx The Purist may contain milk solids.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0840-2019
Date reported February 13, 2019
Date initiated December 21, 2018
Recalling firm Chocolate Therapist, The
Firm location Littleton, CO
Affected scope 448
Distribution Primarily in Colorado from our store, a few wholesale customers outside the state via internet sales. No foreign/govt/military/VA consignees.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

448 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

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

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The Chocolate Therapist, Chocolate Rx, The Purist, 72% Natural Dark Chocolate, Net Wt 2oz (57g). Recalled by Chocolate Therapist, The. Units affected: 448.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Chocolate Rx The Purist may contain milk solids.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 13, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0840-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Primarily in Colorado from our store, a few wholesale customers outside the state via internet sales. No foreign/govt/military/VA consignees..
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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