Key Takeaway
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 by Health Matters America, Inc. was recalled on December 11, 2013. The hazard: The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
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
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
Hazard / Reason
The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.
Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
Products Affected
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
FoodOrganic 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
FoodCompany Information
Health Matters America, Inc.
Cheektowaga, NY, United States
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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.
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