Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS WITH CHILI, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) -
Recalling firm: Health Matters America Inc.
Why it was recalled
The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
The exact product
Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS WITH CHILI, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01450 1, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00703 9; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (totaling 24 lbs.). -- Product of Italy --- Distributed by Organic Traditions - Cheektowaga, NY 14227
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Original FDA code information
Lot numbers 41.12, 02.13, 16.13
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 854260007039 | NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01450 1, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00703 9; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (totaling 24 lbs.). -- Product of Italy - |
| UPC | 854260014501 | itions brand DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS WITH CHILI, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01450 1, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00703 9; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bu |
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0437-2018
- Event ID
- 67059
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Dec 11, 2013
- Reported
- Dec 13, 2017
- Classified
- Dec 7, 2017
- Terminated
- May 31, 2018
- Quantity
- N/A
- Location
- Cheektowaga, NY, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Where it was distributed
Retail stores located in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia.
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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