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Stark recalls Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER Chocolate with caramelized coffee beans: allergen risk

October 16, 2019 · Stark Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallProduct contains undeclared milk.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Stark
Location
Greenvale, NY
Reported by FDA
October 16, 2019
Recall started
September 10, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
Undeclared allergens

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER Chocolate with caramelized coffee beans; Net Weight: 3.5oz / 100g; Ingredients: sugar, cocoa mass, caramelized pieces of coffee beans (sugar, coffee (roasted) (4%), sunflower oil), cocoa butter, butter pure fat, emulsifier: lecithin (soy) May contain traces of peanuts, nuts, and egg. Manufactured by Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG D-71111 Waldenbuch, Deutschland Product of Germany UPC: 000417 927002
    Quantity: 189 cases; 24 pieces/case; total: 4,536 pieces
    Codes: All codes.

Where it was distributed

Products were distributed in: NY, OH, CA, WA, AZ, KS, WI, GA, NJ, MI, PA, UT, ID, MA, IL, CO, AL, SC, FL, VA, MN, MO, IN, TX, NV, LA, ME, OK

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Stark recalled 1 product, including Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER Chocolate with caramelized coffee beans; Net Weight: 3.5oz / 100g; Ingredients: sugar, cocoa mass, caramelized….

Why was it recalled?

Product contains undeclared milk.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Products were distributed in: NY, OH, CA, WA, AZ, KS, WI, GA, NJ, MI, PA, UT, ID, MA, IL, CO, AL, SC, FL, VA, MN, MO, IN, TX, NV, LA, ME, OK

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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