FDA recall record

Karl Bissinger Bissinger's Milk Chocolate Eggs packaged in 6.5 oz recall — FDA F-1246-2016

The chocolate used in the product contains vanillin (an artificial ingredient) but is labeled to contain vanilla.

Class IIIclassification
F-1246-2016official record ID
May 4, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-1246-2016
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmKarl Bissinger, LLC
Report dateMay 4, 2016
Recall initiation dateFeb 22, 2016
Quantity22-12 ct. case of 6.5 oz. bags of foil wrapped milk chocolate eggs and 2-1 lb. bags of foil wrapped milk chocolate eggs
LocationSaint Louis, MO, United States

Official product description

Bissinger's Milk Chocolate Eggs packaged in 6.5 oz (UPC 846107009382) Item: #11108 or 1 lb. (UPC 846107003458) Item: # 111049 plastic bags. Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier, St. Louis, MO.

Why the product was recalled

The chocolate used in the product contains vanillin (an artificial ingredient) but is labeled to contain vanilla.

Distribution information

Shipped to nineteen retail accounts nationwide (Colorado, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and two direct consumer accounts (Missouri and New York). There was no military/government/foreign distribution.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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