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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

GKI Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Dark Chocolate Products

This recall has been completed and FDA has terminated this recall.

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Chocolate/Cocoa Product
Allergens
Food & Beverage Safety
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Allergen: Milk
Company Name:
GKI Foods LLC
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Blue Marble, Roundy's Select, and HyVee
Product Description:
Product Description
Dark Chocolate Products

Company Announcement

(Updated from October 27, 2017 with new product photos)

GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan is recalling the following products:

Product Column 1 Product Column 2
Dark Chocolate Almond Dark Chocolate Banana Chips
Dark Chocolate Blueberries Dark Chocolate Almond Bark
Dark Chocolate Cashews Dark Chocolate Cherries
Dark Chocolate Coconut Dark Chocolate Coconut Almonds
Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans Dark Chocolate Cranberries
Dark Chocolate Ginger Dark Chocolate Peanuts
Dark Chocolate Pecans Dark Chocolate Pineapple
Dark Chocolate Powerberry Dark Chocolate Pretzel Balls
Dark Chocolate Raisins Dark Chocolate Ginger Snap Cookies
Dark Chocolate Strawberries Dark Chocolate Turbinado Sea Salt Almonds
Dark Chocolate Pretzel Nibs N/A

These products may contain an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk allergen run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Dark Chocolate Products were distributed in several states and they reached consumers through distributors and retail stores. Please view updated product photos.

The products are packaged in plastic hanging and stand-up bags, plastic tubs, and cardboard boxes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Dark Chocolate Products containing the milk allergen were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the milk allergen.

Consumers who have purchased these products will be asked to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 248-486-0055.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
248-486-0055

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