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Thursday, February 29, 2024

PA Firm Recalls Red Velvet Cake with Cream Frosting Due to Undeclared Milk

Electric City Sweets of Scranton, PA is recalling 1,644 Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Bars, due to undeclared milk in the ingredient statement and allergen statement.  The recall was initiated after a consumer reported the issue to the retailer where they had purchased the affected item. The milk-containing product was distributed in packaging identified with the allergen on the front panel display however it did not reveal the presence of milk in the ingredient list as required.

They forgot to include the cream frosting in the ingredient statement.



Scranton PA is nicknamed Electric City in that it was the first city to have electric street cars (1886) and one of the first to have electric street lights (1880).  Well before places like Johnstown, PA.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/electric-city-sweets-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-electric-city-sweet-175oz-red-velvet-milk
Electric City Sweets Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk in Electric City Sweet 1.75oz Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Bars
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 28, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  February 29, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Due to Undeclared Milk
Company Name:  Electric City Sweets
Brand Name:  Electric City Sweets
Product Description:  Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Bars

Company Announcement

Electric City Sweets of Scranton, PA is recalling 1,644 Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Bars, due to undeclared milk in the ingredient statement and allergen statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recall was initiated after a consumer reported the issue to the retailer where they had purchased the affected item. The milk-containing product was distributed in packaging identified with the allergen on the front panel display however it did not reveal the presence of milk in the ingredient list as required.

The product was distributed through online ordering at Electric City Sweets.comExternal Link Disclaimer and Wholesale accounts, which services:
- Scranton, PA
- Milford, PA
- Delray Beach, FL
- Marina Del Rey, CA
- Orlando, FL
- North Carolina

This action relates only to:
ELECTRIC CITY SWEET 1.75OZ RED VELVET MILK CHOCOLATE BARS (UPC #860005974467) A 1.75oz milk chocolate candy bar with Lot 0101461635, Best By Date of 05/16/2025 and Lot 0101542739, Best By Date of 05/29/2025

Only two specific lot codes are impacted. No other Lot Codes, or any other Electric City Sweets products, are involved in this action.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

For more information or assistance, please contact us at 1-570-430-8999 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST) or via our website at ELECTRIC CITY SWEETSExternal Link Disclaimer.

Sweet Regards,
Michele Polito
CEO


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