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Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Dec 11, 2013

Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, 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).

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: May 31, 2018.

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ProductOrganic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01500 3, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00705 3; 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
Package size3.5 oz
UPC854260007053, 854260015003

FDA code information

Lot numbers 39.12, 03.13, 16.13

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Original product description

Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01500 3, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00705 3; 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

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC854260007053 NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01500 3, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00705 3; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (totaling 24 lbs.). -- Product of Italy
UPC854260015003Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01500 3, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00705 3; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. b

Original FDA recall reason

The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Recall details

Recall number
F-0438-2018
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.

FDA source record · F-0438-2018

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

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