Thursday, November 2, 2017

Supplier Recall of Dark Chocolate for Undeclared Milk Allergen Triggers Customer Recalls

A number of recalls have been issued for dark chocolate products after the supplier, GKI foods, recalled the dark chocolate ingredient because it had undeclared milk.

GKI Foods LLC
Blue Marble, Roundy's Select, and HyVee
Dark Chocolate Products

CVS Gold Emblem, Ocean State Candy, Hannaford Excellent, Market Basket, & Weigels
New American Food Products, LLC
Dark Chocolate Products  

Aurora, AG Supermarkets, Belmont Market, and others
Aurora Products, Inc.
Dark Chocolate Products

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
Rucker’s Makin’ Batch Candies, Inc.
Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans

Uncle Buck’s and Family Choice
Rucker’s Wholesale and Service Co
Dark Chocolate Peanuts

21st Century Snack Foods
21st Century Snack Foods
Dark Chocolate Almonds


Shoreline Fruit and Cherry Bay Orchards  
Shoreline Fruit LLC
Dark Chocolate Covered Cherry Products

Wegmans, Alpine Valley, Circle K and others
First Source
Dark Chocolate Products

Meijer
Meijer
Dark Chocolate Products

Figi
Dark Chocolate Gingersnaps


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm582769.htm
First Source Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Several Dark Chocolate Products Received from our Supplier GKI Foods LLC
For Immediate Release
October 30, 2017

Contact
Consumers First Source  1-716-389-0200
Media Joe Margarucci  716-389-0264
Announcement
First Source of Tonawanda, NY, is voluntarily recalling various packaged goods, as well as Products sold in grocery store bulk bins. All these products contain undeclared Milk. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to Milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled retail packaged items: All Best Before dates
1.Wegmans Dark Chocolate Almonds 23oz tub
2.Wegmans Dark Chocolate Almonds 11.5oz tub
3.Wegmans Dark Chocolate Almonds with Sea Salt and Turbinado Sugar 12oz tub
4.Wegmans Dark Chocolate Cherry-Infused Cranberries 12oz tub
5.Wegmans Dark Chocolate Strawberries 13.5oz tub
6.Alpine Valley Dark Chocolate Almonds 11.5oz tub
7.Circle K Favorites Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 3.25oz bag
8.Tops Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 11.5oz tub
9.Tops Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans 12oz tub
10.7 Select Dark Chocolate Turbinado Almonds with Sea Salt 2.25oz bag

These products were distributed to the following states AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA, and VT. The affected product was sold from January 1, 2016 to present. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.

The recalled products were sold in bulk food bins (self-serve) at the following grocery stores between 1/1/16 and 10/30/17:
1.15 LBS Dark Chocolate Peanuts distributed to Wegmans Food Markets, Dryden Food Market, New Brighton Food Land, Punxsutawney Country Market, and  Trumansburg Shur Save,
2.20 LBS Dark Chocolate Almonds to Wegmans Food Markets, Giant Food Store, Martin’s Food Market, and Stop N Shop
3.25 LBS Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans Giant Food Store, Giant Food Mart, Martin’s Food Market, Wegmans Food Market, Dryden Food Market, Orchard Fresh, Stop N Shop, and Punxsutawney Country Market

These products were distributed to the following states MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, and WV. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.

The following recalled product is distributed in Canada with all Best By dates:
1.Mac’s Convenient Stores Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 113grams & 92grams
2.Circle K Favourites Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 113grams

The recall was initiated after First Source received notification from our supplier GKI Foods of a recall due to undeclared Milk allergen present in the dark chocolate. Consumers who have purchased any of these items are urged to destroy the product. Consumers with questions may contact First Source at 1-716-389-0200, Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm582902.htm
Meijer Recalls Select Meijer Bulk Dark Chocolate Products Due to Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen

Contact
Consumers 800-543-3704
Media  Frank J. Guglielmi  frank.guglielmi@meijer.com 616-791-3814

Announcement

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In cooperation with the GKI Foods LLC recall of dark chocolate products due to an undeclared milk allergen, Meijer is voluntarily recalling select Meijer branded bulk dark chocolate. This recall is an extension of the GKI Foods LLC recall announced on October 27, 2017. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The products were sold at Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin There have been no illnesses reported to date.

Meijer is voluntarily recalling the products with the following UPC’s:

7-19283-40301-8 Meijer Bulk Dark Chocolate Almonds 18 oz.
7-19283-40302-5 Meijer Bulk Dark Chocolate Cashews 18 oz.
7-19283-40313-1 Meijer Bulk Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans

The products are packaged in clamshell packaging with a label listing the above-mentioned UPCs. Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and return the product to the nearest Meijer store for a full refund. Consumers with questions regarding this recall should contact Meijer at 800-543-3704, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their physician.


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