FDA recall record

DSD MERCHANDISER Dark Chocolate Almonds recall — FDA F-0356-2018

Firm was notified by their supplier that Dark Chocolate Almonds were being recalled due to undeclared milk.

Class IIclassification
F-0356-2018official record ID
Nov 22, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-0356-2018
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmDSD MERCHANDISER Inc.
Report dateNov 22, 2017
Recall initiation dateOct 30, 2017
Quantity30,000 lbs.
LocationLivermore, CA, United States

Official product description

Dark Chocolate Almonds; Packaged in 11 oz. pre-packed plastic cups; UPC: 6-51433-66300-5 Also sold in 20 lb. bulk. Sold in bulk bins at Albertsons/Safeway/Vons/Pak 'N Save) - PLU 21881; UPC: 6-51433-10004-3 Bulk bins at Nugget Markets - PLU 6630; UPC: 6-51433-10004-3 Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor processed with alkali, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], salt, natural flavor), Almonds, water, gun Arabic, Confectioner's Glaze, Modified Starch (tapioca), Coconut oil. Contains: Almonds, soy and other tree nuts May contain wheat, peanuts, milk Distributed by DSD Merchandisers, Inc., Livermore, CA 94568

Why the product was recalled

Firm was notified by their supplier that Dark Chocolate Almonds were being recalled due to undeclared milk.

Distribution information

CA, AZ, OR

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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