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Culinary Collective recalls Blanxart Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min.: foreign object

April 7, 2021 · 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 recallMetal fragment. The small thin metal piece is around 0.5 inch long without sharp edges, was found inside chocolate bar.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Culinary Collective
Location
Lynnwood, WA
Reported by FDA
April 7, 2021
Recall started
March 17, 2021
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 Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min. Net wt.7 oz. Product is packaged with paper and internal foil wrapper. UPC 6 66785 20322 9. The label is read in parts: "***BLANXART Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts CACAO 33% *** BB Chocolate Grup, S.A Tambor del Bruc 13 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona, Spain *** Imported By: Culinary Collective Lynnwood, WA ***".
    Quantity: 12 cases (11/7 oz. bars per case)
    Codes: Code BX203, Case lot # 2047026, Unit lot # Lot 81030, best by date of 01/2022.

Where it was distributed

distributed in MA, NY, OR, and WA.

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 Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min. Net wt.7 oz. Product is packaged with paper and internal foil wrapper. UPC 6 66785….

Why was it recalled?

Metal fragment. The small thin metal piece is around 0.5 inch long without sharp edges, was found inside 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 MA, NY, OR, and WA.

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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