Nov 16 2017: Weis;All Natural;generic brands specific dark chocolate products

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November 16, 2017
Contact
Consumers
 800-729-3354
Media
Michelle Voss
  Michelle_Voss@liparifoods.com
 586.447.3500 ext. 9619
Announcement

Lipari Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of specific dark chocolate products packaged by sister company JLM due to an undeclared milk allergen. 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. The products are safe for consumption by those who do not have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk.
The products were distributed to retail stores throughout Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
Products were distributed under the Weis and All Natural brand names or as generic product without branding.
The affected products can be identified by:
Brand
Product
Lipari Product #
Pack/Size
Lot Code or Best By Date
UPC
ALL NATURAL
NATURAL DARK CHOCOLATE CRANBERRIES
452692
12/8 oz.
February 2017 – October
94776128198
ALL NATURAL
DARK CHOCOLATE COFFEE BEANS
452760
12/8 oz.
February 2017 – October
94776128235
ALL NATURAL
NATURAL DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS
523089
12/7 oz.
February 2017 – October
94776139002
ALL NATURAL
NATURAL DARK CHOCOLATE RAISINS
523157
12/11 oz.
February 2017 – October
94776138975
GENERIC
DARK CHOCOLATE COFFEE BEANS
477308
12/12 oz.
February 2017 – October
94776131761
GENERIC
DARK CHOCOLATE RAISINS
191310
12/15 oz.
February 2017 – October
94776105410
GENERIC
DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS
570910
12/12 oz.
February 2017 – October
94776142132
GENERIC
DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK
538814
12/8 oz.
February 2017 – October
94776141722
WEIS
DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS
668251
12/12 oz.
February 2017 – October
41497132577
WEIS
DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK
866182
12/8 oz.
February 2017 – October
41497133253
There are no reported illnesses in connection with these products to date.
This was brought to our attention by our sister company, JLM after they received an initial recall notification due to undeclared milk allergen within the ingredients labels for select dark chocolate bulk product from our  manufacturer, GKI Foods. As a precaution, Lipari Foods private label and non-branded products are being recalled as they are mislabeled. We are working closely with the FDA to ensure that all affected product has been pulled from commerce.
Consumers who have purchased this recalled product should not consume it. They should return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call Customer Service at 800-729-3354, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm, EST, Monday through Friday.