Class IIITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jan 18, 2023

4M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drop (FT), Item # 53385. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG)…

Recalling firm: Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc

Why it was recalled

Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Aug 29, 2025.

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Product4M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drop (FT), Item # 53385. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), and Vanilla Extract. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate, 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Package size50 lbs

FDA code information

Lot # 2324T520CL14, 2343T550CL14.

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Original product description

4M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drop (FT), Item # 53385. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), and Vanilla Extract. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate, 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI 53718

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
lot2324T520CL14Lot # 2324T520CL14, 2343T550CL14.

Original FDA recall reason

Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0431-2023
Event ID
91534
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 18, 2023
Reported
Mar 22, 2023
Classified
Mar 10, 2023
Terminated
Aug 29, 2025
Quantity
77,350 lbs.
Location
Watertown, WI, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Telephone

Where it was distributed

CA, CO, IL, KY, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, UT, WI

FDA source record · F-0431-2023

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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