Severity
Critical
FDA Food recall · Reported March 14, 2018
Firm was notified by customer of peanut allergen found in the product during product sampling and testing in Kancho Choco Biscuits.
Lotte International America Corp. recalled Lotte Kancho Choco-Biscuit; Sold as Lotte Kancho - 42 g -1.48 oz. UPC CODE: 8801062 1… — a critical-severity action.
Lotte Kancho Choco-Biscuit; Sold as Lotte Kancho - 42 g -1.48 oz. UPC CODE: 8801062 1… was recalled by Lotte International America Corp. in March 14, 2018. Reason: Firm was notified by customer of peanut allergen found in the product during product sampling and testing in …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0910-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Lotte International America Corp. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall — Firm was notified by customer of peanut allergen found in the product during product sampling and testing in ….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0910-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0910-2018) was formally reported on March 14, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 20, 2018. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Lotte International America Corp. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Los Angeles, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 4,657 cases.
The documented reason for this recall is: Firm was notified by customer of peanut allergen found in the product during product sampling and testing in Kancho Choco Biscuits. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution and Canada. 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
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
4,657 cases
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Lotte Kancho Choco-Biscuit; Sold as Lotte Kancho - 42 g -1.48 oz. UPC CODE: 8801062 144815; Lotte Kancho Cup - 95 g cup - UPC CODE: 8801062 516858; Lotte Kancho Multi - 168 g - UPC CODE: 8801062 144815. Master carton UPC: 1 8801062 133090 Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Blended oil (hydrogenated palm oil, Palm oil, Glycerin esters of fatty acid, Tocopherol), Cocoa mass, Palm oil, Cocoa preparation (Whole milk powder, Cocoa mass), Lactose Acidity regulator (Ammonium bicarbonate, Sodium bicarbonate), Dextrin, Almond powder, Processed whole milk powder (Whey powder, Butter fat, Lactose, Milk cream, Sodium caseinate), Salt, D-altritol, Artificial flavors, Emulsifier (Soy lecithin), Yeast preparation (Glucose syrup, Sugar, Water), Protease preparation (Protease, Glycerol) Allergen Information: Contain wheat, Soy, Milk, Almond, May contain Egg Distributed by Lotte Int'l America Corp., Los Angeles, CA 90021
Firm was notified by customer of peanut allergen found in the product during product sampling and testing in Kancho Choco Biscuits.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0910-2018 |
| Date reported | March 14, 2018 |
| Date initiated | February 20, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Lotte International America Corp. |
| Firm location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Affected scope | 4,657 cases |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution and Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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