Milk Chocolate Eggs (Karl Bissinger) – Ingredient Mislabeling (2016)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Bissinger's Milk Chocolate Eggs packaged in 6.5 oz (UPC 846107009382) Item: #11108 or 1 lb. (UPC 846107003458) Item: # 111049 plastic bags. Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier, St. Louis, MO.
Brand
Karl Bissinger, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Bissingers 6.5 oz bag Milk Chocolate Foil Eggs Lot Numbers: 2015-10209 & 2016-10967 Best By: 2/3/17 & 2/4/17 and Bissingers 1 lb bag Milk Chocolate Foil Eggs Lot Numbers: 2016-11057 Best By: 2/3/17
Karl Bissinger, LLC is recalling Bissinger's Milk Chocolate Eggs packaged in 6.5 oz (UPC 846107009382) Item: #11108 or 1 lb. (UPC 846 due to The chocolate used in the product contains vanillin (an artificial ingredient) but is labeled to contain vanilla.. 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
The chocolate used in the product contains vanillin (an artificial ingredient) but is labeled to contain vanilla.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026