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Monday, April 3, 2023

FL Company Recalls Dark Chocolate Bites for Undeclared Milk

Salento Organics of West Palm Beach, Florida is recalling its 4 ounce packages of Dark Chocolate Pitaya Bites, Dark Chocolate Goldenberry Bites, Dark Chocolate Mango Bites, Dark Chocolate Banana Bites, Dark Chocolate Pineapple Bites and Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites because they may contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.  Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/salento-organics-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-dark-chocolate-fruit-and-peanut-bites
Salento Organics Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Dark Chocolate Fruit and Peanut Bites
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 29, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  March 29, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages   Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk
Company Name:  Salento Organics
Brand Name:  Salento Organics
Product Description:  Various Dark Chocolate Fruit and Peanut Bites

Company Announcement

Salento Organics of West Palm Beach, Florida is recalling its 4 ounce packages of Dark Chocolate Pitaya Bites, Dark Chocolate Goldenberry Bites, Dark Chocolate Mango Bites, Dark Chocolate Banana Bites, Dark Chocolate Pineapple Bites and Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites because they may contain undeclared milk.

People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Salento Organics products were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.
The products recalled are:
Brand  Product  UPC  
Lot  Best By
Salento Organics Dark Chocolate Pitaya Bites 8-60006-27410-0 
0322-14 2/1/2024  0422-14 2/1/2024
Dark Chocolate Goldenberry Bites 8-60006-27411-4 
0322-12 2/1/2024  0422-12 2/1/2024
Dark Chocolate Mango Bites 8-60006-27412-2 
0322-10 2/1/2024  0422-10 2/1/2024  0722-10 5/1/2024  1122-10 5/1/2024  >0123-10 1/1/2025
Dark Chocolate Banana Bites 8-60006-27414-6 
0322-13 2/1/2024 0422-13 2/1/2024  0722-13 5/1/2024  1122-13 5/1/2024  0123-13 1/1/2025
Dark Chocolate Pineapple Bites 8-60006-27413-9  
0322-11 2/1/2024  0422-11 2/1/2024  0722-11 5/1/2024  1122-11 5/1/2024  0123-11 1/1/2025
Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites 8-60006-27415-3 
0322-15 2/1/2024  0422-15 2/1/2024  0722-15 5/1/2024   1122-15 5/1/2024  0123-15 1/1/2025

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.

Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

Production of the product has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased 4 ounce packages of Dark Chocolate Fruit and Peanut Bites, listed above are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at hello@salentorganics.com or calling at 561-402-8232, operational hours 9am EST – 5pm EST.

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