Dark Chocolate Cherries , 25 lbs., 15 lbs., 8 pc. display, 8/7 oz.,

FDA Recall #F-0318-2018 — Class II — October 27, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-0318-2018
Date InitiatedOctober 27, 2017
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmGKI Foods, LLC
LocationBrighton, MI

Product Description

Dark Chocolate Cherries , 25 lbs., 15 lbs., 8 pc. display, 8/7 oz.,

Reason for Recall

GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan is voluntarily recalling multiple dark chocolate products because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen.

Classification

Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Distribution Pattern

Domestic: MI, IN, IL, FL, TX, CA., NV, OR, NH, NY, NJ, VA, WI, KY, DE, PA, CT, PR, OH, RI, IA,

Product Quantity

3,631 cases DCH Tart Cherry; 7,991 cases DCH Cherries

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

Retail Dark Chocolate Cherries manufactured between 01/14/16 to 10/24/17; and Bulk Dark Chocolate Cherries manufactured between 01/14/16 to 09/05/2017. Lots: DCH Cherries: Lot# 11/16/2017P1 Lot# 11/16/2017P1 Lot# 02/21/2018P1 Lot# 02/21/2018P1 Lot# 02/21/2018P1 Lot# 05/27/2018P1 Lot# 11/28/2016P1 Lot# 11/28/2016P1 Lot# 12/04/2016P1 Lot# 03/05/2017P1 Lot# 03/12/2017P1 Lot# 04/16/2017P1 Lot# 04/17/2017P1 Lot# 04/17/2017P1 Lot# 05/14/2017P1 Lot# 07/25/2017P1 Lot# 10/10/2017P1 Lot# 11/01/2017P1 Lot# 12/12/2017P1 Lot# 03/28/2018P1 Lot# 04/04/2018P1 Lot# 07/02/2018P1 Lot# 086 Lot# 272 Lot# 273 Lot# 409 Lot# 416 Lot# 461 Lot# 462 Lot# 468 Lot# 485 Lot# 496 Lot# 512 Lot# 513 Lot# 02516 Lot# 02516 Lot# 07516 Lot# 07516 Lot# 11816 Lot# 11816 Lot# 11816 Lot# 12416 Lot# 16716 Lot# 16716 Lot# 18816 Lot# 21616 Lot# 25316B Lot# 25316B Lot# 25316 Lot# 27816 Lot# 30816 Lot# 30816 Lot# 31416 Lot# 33416 Lot# 34316 Lot# 02317 Lot# 02517 Lot# 07217 Lot# 07217 Lot# 08617 Lot# 10817 Lot# 15617 Lot# 18817 Lot# 15917 Lot# 20817 Lot# 25217 Lot# 26817 Lot# 25316B Lot# 15617 Lot# 17417 Lot# 27917 Lot# 29416 Lot# 04717 DCH Tart Cherry Lots: Lot# 032916 Lot# 060316 Lot# 060716 Lot# 060916 Lot# 091616 Lot# 102016 Lot# 102116 Lot# 102416 Lot# 111916 Lot# 112116 Lot# 112316 Lot# 032017 Lot# 032117 Lot# 032217 Lot# 032317 Lot# 052417 Lot# 052617 Lot# 053117 Lot# 071117 Lot# 071217

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

If you have a food allergy and consumed the recalled product, monitor yourself closely for allergic reaction symptoms — including hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, or anaphylaxis. If you experience any symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. For anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction with difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, or loss of consciousness), call 911 and use an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) if available. Stop consuming the product and check all products from the same manufacturer for similar labeling issues, as undeclared allergens sometimes affect multiple products from the same production facility.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.