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Culinary Collective recalls Blanxart 82% Congo Organic Chocolate Bar. Paper packaging with…: foreign object

September 16, 2020 · Culinary Collective 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 recallA foreign object found by a consumer in a chocolate bar.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Culinary Collective
Location
Lynnwood, WA
Reported by FDA
September 16, 2020
Recall started
August 27, 2020
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
Foreign material

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.

  • Blanxart 82% Congo Organic Chocolate Bar. Paper packaging with internal foil wrapper. Net weight per bar: 4.4 oz. UPC 8 32924 00032 9. The product label is read in parts: "***BLANXART *** ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE 82% CONGO ***Ingredients: cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, vanilla ***Imported By: Culinary Collective, Lynnwood, WA *** BB Chocolate Group, S.A C/Tambor del Bruc 13 17 08970 Sant Joan Desp¿ *** Made in Spain***".
    Quantity: 24 cases (16 bars per case)
    Codes: BX 410, Lot 1931007 with date code stamp 30, Best by Date (BBD) of 8/2021. Product BX410 (importer code). 49054 (manufacturer code). Lot 1931007 with date code stamp 30.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in IL, NY, VT and in Bermudas.

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?

Culinary Collective recalled 1 product, including Blanxart 82% Congo Organic Chocolate Bar. Paper packaging with internal foil wrapper. Net weight per bar: 4.4 oz. UPC 8 32924 00032 9. The….

Why was it recalled?

A foreign object found by a consumer in a chocolate bar.

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?

Distributed in IL, NY, VT and in Bermudas.

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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