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Health Matters America Inc.

FDA recall F-0438-2018 · Class I · reported 2017-12-13 · Terminated

Product
Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01500 3, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00705 3; the product was also distributed in cartons containing 2 x 12 lbs. bulk bags (totaling 24 lbs.). -- Product of Italy --- Distributed by Organic Traditions - Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Reason
The imported products were found to contain undeclared milk (casein) based on analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Quantity
N/A
Distribution
Retail stores located in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia.
Firm location
NY, United States
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
First notice
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recall started
2013-12-11
Terminated
2018-05-31
Code info
Lot numbers 39.12, 03.13, 16.13

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.

Health Matters America Inc.: Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 | FoodFactsUSA