FDA recalls · F-0438-2018
Health Matters America Inc. recall
- 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 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (totaling 24 lbs.). -- Product of Italy --- Distributed by Organic Traditions - Cheektowaga, NY 14227
- ReasonThe imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
- ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
- StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2018-05-31
- DatesFirm started it 2013-12-11. In FDA's enforcement report 2017-12-13.
- Sold inRetail 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.
- AmountN/A
- CodesLot numbers 39.12, 03.13, 16.13
- FirmHealth Matters America Inc., Cheektowaga, NY · Voluntary: Firm initiated
Products we list
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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-0438-2018. Class meanings: FDA.