Chocolate Related Recalls for August 14, 2022

This weekend's round up of chocolate related recalls includes one issue I have never seen before. Keep reading, follow the links to protect yourself, and if you don't live in the USA, check your national food safety agencies to keep yourself from harm, please.

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Farmers Chocolate Milk Recall

Royal Crest Dairy, of Longmont Colorado, is voluntarily recalling Farmer’s 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk Pints with the code date of AUG-22 because it has the potential to be contaminated with an undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed in Southern Colorado at the following locations:

     Pester/Alta #6321- Penrose, Colorado

     Pester/Alta #6326-Canon City, Colorado

     Roller’s Donuts & Pastry Shop-Canon City, Colorado

     Pester/Alta #6324-Canon City, Colorado

     Pester/Alta #6330-Canon City, Colorado

     Pester/Alta #6322-Canon City, Colorado

     Pester/Alta #6122-Canon City, Colorado

     Pester/Alta #6328-Canon City, Colorado

     Pester/Alta #6329-Canon City, Colorado

     Pester/Alta #6323-Florence, Colorado

     Kwik Shop #7-Pueblo West, Colorado

     Mesa Lagrees Grocery #1326-Pueblo, Colorado

     Parkview Medical Center Coffee Station-Pueblo, Colorado

This Farmer’s 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk is bottled in a food safe, single-trip, polyethylene plastic pint container with a black cap. Label stating “Farmer’s All Natural 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk” is wrapped around bottle.

It appears like chocolate milk, a homogenous brown color, with an expiration date on the back of AUG-22. The Plant Code is #08-66. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Our allergen control procedures were not followed after an egg containing product was run through the filler. Once this mistake was discovered, a recall was initiated and customers who had already received the product were contacted. Preventative actions have been taken including better labeling of the product tanks to prevent human error and additional employee allergen training.

Consumers who have purchased Farmer’s 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk Pints with a code of August 22, 2022, are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact Royal Crest Dairy’s quality lab at 303-722-2272 ext. 333 Monday-Friday 4am-2:30pm, MST.

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That's It Nutrition Dark Truffle Recall

LOS ANGELES, CA: August 5, 2022) That’s it Nutrition, LLC of Los Angeles, Calif., is issuing a voluntary recall of its 3.5, 5.0, 16.0 ounce and 12-count packages of Dark Chocolate Truffles because they may contain trace amounts of milk proteins. Truffle flavors include: Fig, Date, Banana, Raisin, and Fig with Sea Salt.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

No serious reactions or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The product comes in 3.5, 5.0, 16.0-ounce stand up pouches marked with a lot/expiration date ranging from March 23, 2023 – July 8, 2024, stamped on the back top portion of the pouch. The 12-count package comes in a small, rectangular box with the lot number and expiration date on side of the box. The recalled Dark Chocolate Truffles were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online retailers. This recall is limited exclusively to the products and Expiration dates listed. No other products are affected by this recall.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product contained trace amounts of milk proteins and was distributed in packaging that did not disclose the potential presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by cross contamination on shared lines with milk chocolate by the chocolate supplier. All That’s it. Dark Chocolate Truffle product produced as of August 1, 2022 has been lab verified and validated by the manufacturer and an independent third-party as being free from all milk proteins.

Consumers who have purchased That’s it. Dark Chocolate Truffle products of the indicated flavors with expiration dates from March 23, 2023 – July 8, 2024 are encouraged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact That’s it at 1-888-862-5235 Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm PST.

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Massive Nutritional Beverage Recall under Multiple Brands

This is an excellent example of why you need to follow the links to get the full information. There is just too much to share on The Chocolate Cult from one company.

FRESNO, Calif. – August 10, 2022 – Lyons Magnus LLC (“Lyons Magnus” or the “Company”) today announced that following continued collaboration and consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and in furtherance of its longstanding commitment to food safety, the Company is expanding its July 28, 2022, voluntary recall of nutritional and beverage products to include additional brands and code dates. A complete list of the recalled products is in the table below. Consumers also are advised not to consume any products that are beyond their Best By Date.

This recall is being conducted due to the potential for microbial contamination, including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Although Clostridium botulinum has not been found in products, consumers are warned not to consume any of the recalled products even if they do not look or smell spoiled. The list of recalled products does not include products intended for infants (i.e., under the age of one).

While infection related to Cronobacter sakazakii is rare, the common symptoms of illness could include fever, vomiting and urinary tract infection. However, vulnerable and immunocompromised populations may be more susceptible to infection.  

Clostridium botulinum may cause a severe form of food poisoning. It can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness. Botulism poisoning can cause respiratory paralysis, resulting in death, unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided.

Root cause analysis indicates that the products did not meet commercial sterility specifications.

The products are packed in various formats under many different brand names, which are listed in the table below. To identify the Lot Code and Best By Date refer to the top of the carton for individual cartons or the side of the case for multi-carton cases. Some products were distributed nationally, while some products were limited in scope. Products included in the recall were distributed starting in April 2021.

Anyone who has a recalled product in his or her possession should dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers in all time zones with questions may contact the Lyons Recall Support Center 24/7 at 1-800-627-0557, or visit its website. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the FDA.

Among the brand recalled are: katefarms; Lyon's Ready Care; Oat-ly; Optimum Nutrition; Organic Valley; Rejuvenate; Sated; Tone It Up; Uproot Peamilk

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