Class ITerminated in FDA datasetDec 11, 2013

Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS WITH CHILI, NET WT. 3.5 oz.

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).

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The exact product

Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS WITH CHILI, NET WT. 3.5 oz. UPC 8 54260 01550 8, and NET WT. 8 oz. UPC 8 54260 00707 7; 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 40.12, 16.13

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC854260007077 ALMONDS WITH CHILI, NET WT. 3.5 oz. UPC 8 54260 01550 8, and NET WT. 8 oz. UPC 8 54260 00707 7; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (totaling 24 lbs.). -- Product of Italy
UPC854260015508Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS WITH CHILI, NET WT. 3.5 oz. UPC 8 54260 01550 8, and NET WT. 8 oz. UPC 8 54260 00707 7; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (

Recall details

Recall number
F-0439-2018
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-0439-2018

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

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