Date of Recall:
July 6, 2007
Products Recalled:
Scharffen Berger Kumasi Sambiarano 68 percent Cacao Pure Dark Chocolate bars
Product Information:
The recalled product comes in 3-ounce sized bars with distinctive green packaging. All lot numbers of the item are covered by the recall. The recalled product was a limited-edition item that is no longer in production.
Products were sold between March 2006 and June 2007.
Recalling Firm :
Artisan Confections
Berkeley, CA
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-866-608-6944.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled product may contain undeclared milk. People with allergies or severe sensitivities to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product.
The recall was initiated after a consumer contacted Artisan Confections about an allergic reaction, and it was discovered that Kumasi Sambirano packaging did not reveal the possible presence of milk.
Distribution:
Nationwide, through specialty retail outlets and the Internet.
Press Release: Yes
FDA for more info