Chocolate Recalls for October 8, 2023

Here we go. There are a lot of these, so make sure you check the links if you live in the USA and contact your nation's food safety agency if you live elsewhere. By checking those links, you help The Chocolate Cult protect you and your loved ones.

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Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate's Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate Recall


Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate of Eureka, California is recalling “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” batch 23194 because they were mis-packaged and are Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars in Ginger Snap wrappers and contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts are at risk of serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” bars were distributed locally to retail accounts in Humboldt County, via online/mail orders and through our factory store in Eureka, California.

The product comes in a 2 oz wrapped chocolate bar marked with lot number 23194 on the back with an expiration date of 13/JAN/2025 stamped on the back. UPC 858788004495

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

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was sold to two customers in our factory store who returned it saying it tasted like peanut butter. Any consumers who have concerns relating to an allergic reaction should contact a physician immediately.

Distribution of product from this batch has been suspended and is being recalled.

Consumers who have purchased 2 oz Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate bars are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 707-798-6010. Open weekdays 9-5pm.

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 Organic Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge


Orgain LLC of Irvine, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited production run of its Organic Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor, because it may contain an undeclared sesame allergen.

People who have a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge 43.8 ounce/2.64 lb. is an item exclusively sold at Costco. The impacted product is limited to four lots and has been traced to select Costco warehouse locations, but not to Costco’s e-commerce site. No other Orgain products or retailers are affected by this voluntary recall.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A co-manufacturer inadvertently used sesame in a limited production of Orgain's Organic Protein + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor. The co-manufacturer informed Orgain that the product was distributed with an undeclared sesame allergen and Orgain initiated the recall.

Orgain is working closely with Costco and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall. Costco has notified its members who purchased the affected product between September 8th – 28th.

We recommend that consumers return any unused product marked with the below lot numbers and expiration dates to a local Costco for a full refund. The product comes in a 43.8 ounce/2.64 lb., white plastic package marked with the lot number and expiration date printed on the bottom.

The impacted product was distributed to select Costco warehouse locations between September 8th -28th in Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

Please contact the Orgain Consumer Care Team at 888-881-4246 or support@orgain.com, Monday through Friday between 8-11 am and 12-5 pm Pacific, for any questions and support.

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Cookies-N-Milk Recall


Cookies-N-Milk, of McKinney, TX is recalling their 6oz cups of "Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough" because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

“Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough” with lot # 32402342 C has been recalled which was made available in retail stores throughout the states of IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY.

The recalled product is packaged in a 6oz clear plastic cup with the Cookies-N-Milk brand and the lot # 32402342 C found on the top side and is potentially filled with peanut butter edible cookie dough.

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

After receiving a notification from a distributor, the investigation indicates the problem occurred at the packaging stage.

Consumers who have purchased 6oz cups of "Cookies-N-Milk Chocolate Chip edible cookie dough" with the identified lot 32402342 C are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 214-491-6370, Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm central.

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