Chocolate Recalls March into a New Month

We are starting off March with chocolate related recalls. Remember all our recalls are in the USA but check your own country of residence to see if a similar recall has been issued for you and your loved ones.


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Moonstruck Chocolate Co. of Portland, Oregon is recalling 1,500 / 3.1 oz. Praline Pecan & Ginger Element Bar in Dark Chocolate, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The affected Moonstruck Chocolate Praline Pecan & Ginger Element Bar in Dark Chocolate was distributed nationwide through retail stores, online orders, and direct delivery between November 9, 2019 and February 19, 2020.



The Praline Pecan & Ginger Element Bar in Dark Chocolate is sold in a kraft box, net wt. 3.1 oz. The product SKU number is 312806 and the UPC code is 7 11175 12328 8. The product is also sold in a gold caddy. The box has a SKU number of 312806 and the UPC code is 10711175128068.
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Recalls on Chocolate Covered Peanuts and Almonds

Lakewood, CO. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand 8 ounce Almond Clusters Dark Chocolate Non-GMO because the product contains undeclared peanut and milk allergens. The same company is recalling Natural Grocers brand 8 ounce Peanut Clusters Dark Chocolate Non-GMO because the product contains undeclared almond and milk allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts, almonds, or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Consumers who may have purchased this product are advised to discontinue use and either throw it away or return it to the store for credit or refund.

The recalled product is packaged in clear plastic bags weighing 8 ounces and bearing the “Natural Grocers” label. There have been no reports of illness or injury to date, but Natural Grocers is acting out of an abundance of caution to notify consumers and recall any of the affected product in the marketplace.

UPC Code: 000087236088
Description: Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters 8 oz
Packed on Dates: 19-178 thru 20-035

UPC Code: 000087562088
Description: Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters 8 oz
Packed on Dates: 19-190 thru 20-048



These products were distributed to 157 Natural Grocers stores located in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Consumers can find the specific locations of Natural Grocers’ stores in those states at: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-directory

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