Food Safety Report: Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins - recalled due to undeclared milk

United States

Manischewitz, is recalling Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins because it may contain undeclared milk. The Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins were distributed to stores nationwide, predominately located in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut regions, during the weeks of September 26th, 2023 through November 28th, 2023. The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

This recall was initiated after the company was notified by their Quantity Control Department that a limited number of bags labeled as “Dark Chocolate Coins” contained Milk Chocolate Coins, which contains milk allergen that is not declared on the label. All dairy Milk Chocolate Coins are wrapped in Gold Foil within a Blue Netting and all non-dairy Dark Chocolate Coins are wrapped in Silver Foil within a Red Netting.

Only packages bearing the Lot Code below may potentially have gold (dairy) coins in the “dark-chocolate tagged” bag.

- Recalled product:
UPC Code: 072700200387 Display Box UPC is 072700200356, Description: Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins .53 oz, Lot Code: 2283

Stores and Consumers can easily decipher if the product in question is labeled incorrectly. As indicated in the Images attached.

Consumers who may have purchased this product are advised to inspect their product if gold foil coins are in the dark chocolate bags and discontinue use immediately. Consumers may return the product for credit or refund. If a consumer experiences an allergic reaction they are urged to report to a medical provider.

In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Manischewitz
Brand name: Manischewitz
Product recalled: Dark Chocolate Coins
Reason of the recall: Undeclared milk
FDA Recall date: December 01, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/manischewitz-issues-product-mislabeling-advisory-and-voluntary-recall-some-very-limited-units-their