FDAClass IIMarch 29, 2017

Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter recall: Foreign Material

Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405

Why was Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter recalled?

During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC 50758108102533: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 040HBA; UPC 50719098582293: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 026HBA, 028HBA; and UPC 10719098582233: Lot numbers 026HBA, 027HBA, 039HBA, 040HBA.

Product
Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405
Recalling firm
Diamond Crystal Brands Inc
Quantity
652 cases
Distribution
Product distributed to foodservice customers nationwide. There was no foreign/military/government distribution reported.
Recall date
March 29, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (food)
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