Chocolate Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Due to Supplier Error

The TJX Companies, Inc. of Framingham, MA is recalling certain vegan chocolate products because they may contain undeclared milk.   One illness has been reported to date in connection with the recalled products. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the products labelled as “Dairy Free” contained milk. Subsequent investigation indicated that this was caused by a manufacturing error at the supplier’s facility. As a result, TJX is recalling all items for sale in our stores that were manufactured in this facility.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tjx-companies-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-certain-vegan-chocolate-products
The TJX Companies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Certain Vegan Chocolate Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 01, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  May 01, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk
Company Name:  The TJX Companies
Brand Name:  Pimlico Confectioners, Keats London
Product Description:  Vegan Chocolate Products

Company Announcement

The TJX Companies, Inc. of Framingham, MA is recalling certain vegan chocolate products because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. The products being recalled are:

“Pimlico Confectioners Vegan Fine Hazelnut Truffles” in a 3.88-ounce green plastic package.
“Keats London Vegan Hazelnut Dark Chocolate” in a 4.93-ounce round green plastic package.
“Keats London Vegan Irish Cream Truffles” in a 4.93-ounce round blue plastic package.
All product codes for these items are included in the recall.

The products recalled were distributed at TJX retail stores nationwide. TJX operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense.

One illness has been reported to date in connection with the recalled products. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the products labelled as “Dairy Free” contained milk. Subsequent investigation indicated that this was caused by a manufacturing error at the supplier’s facility. As a result, TJX is recalling all items for sale in our stores that were manufactured in this facility.

Customers who have purchased any of the products listed above are urged to return them to the store at which they were purchased or contact the appropriate customer service department for a full refund:

TJ Maxx – (800) 926-6299
Marshalls – (888) 627-7425
HomeGoods – (800)-888-0776
Sierra – (800)-713-4534
Homesense – (855) 660-4663

Customer service is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Time.