What to Know About Risk Level: A Growing Concern for Consumers
Recent Recall of Chocolate Products Raises Alarms
Alarms are being sounded about an old recall after a number of chocolate products sold in several states and online were given a new warning because federal officials said they could “cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
The Initial Recall
The FDA announced the initial recall last year over a list of chocolate items sold from Cal Yee Farm, a company based in California. That original warning marked items like chocolate walnuts, chocolate raisins, chocolate almonds, yogurt coated almonds, and chocolate apricots because they may contain undeclared ingredients. Find the full list here.
Expanded Recall and Reason for Concern
According to the recall, the items were sold across nine states, including Pennsylvania, California, Arizona, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, and Ohio. The company has an online store as well. There were no illnesses reported related to the chocolate goods at the time of the recall, the FDA said.
Risk Level Upgrade: Class 1 Recall
At least three of those products, however, were recently elevated to Class 1 because they contain undeclared milk. This classification is among the highest for the feds and is used to warn consumers of potentially life-threatening concerns.
What is a Class 1 Recall?
The FDA says a Class 1 recall is for a “situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Affected Products and What to Do
The upgraded recall concerns Cal Yee Farm’s dark chocolate almonds, dark chocolate apricots, and dark chocolate walnuts. The FDA advised anyone who has purchased any of the recalled items to dispose of them or return them for a full refund.
Company Response
The California company released a statement in response to the original recall: “We did a voluntary recall on undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds in snack products, due to outdated labels which did not specify allergen statement. Labels are now consistent with known allergens.”
What to Do Next
With this new information, it’s essential for consumers to take immediate action to ensure their safety and well-being. If you have purchased any of the recalled items, follow the FDA’s guidance and dispose of or return them as soon as possible.
FAQs
* What is the reason for the recall?
The products may contain undeclared ingredients, including milk, which can cause serious health consequences or death.
* Which products are affected?
Dark chocolate almonds, dark chocolate apricots, and dark chocolate walnuts.
* What should I do with the recalled products?
Dispose of them or return them for a full refund.
* What is a Class 1 recall?
A Class 1 recall is for a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
