Recchiuti Bittersweet (Recchiuti) – undeclared milk (2018)
Class I: 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
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Recchiuti Bittersweet, Smooth, rich and complex. Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 G) Also sold in case of 12 UPC 8019895 00017 6 Ingredient: Dark chocolate {cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (emulsifier)} Natural vanilla extract, cacao paste. Contains: soy Made on equipment also shared with soy, milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. Manufactured by Recchiuti Confections, San Francisco, CA
Brand
Confections by Michael Recchiuti
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot code 21418000 (Best Buy 7/2/19) Lot code 16518000 (Best Buy 5/14/19)
Products Sold
Lot code 21418000 (Best Buy 7/2/19) Lot code 16518000 (Best Buy 5/14/19)
Confections by Michael Recchiuti is recalling Recchiuti Bittersweet, Smooth, rich and complex. Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 G) Also sold in case of 12 U due to FDA analysis of Dairy Free Dark Chocolate found high levels of milk protein in the chocolate bars.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
FDA analysis of Dairy Free Dark Chocolate found high levels of milk protein in the chocolate bars.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, IN
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026