Key Takeaway
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 carton 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 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 carton
Description
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
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 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 carton
FoodOrganic 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 carton
FoodCompany Information
Health Matters America, Inc.
Cheektowaga, NY, United States
View all 13 recalls by Health Matters America, Inc. →Distribution
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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