Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter — Class II food recall F-1626-2017
Terminated recall by Diamond Crystal Brands Inc, reported 2017-03-29, distributed nationwide. During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen.
| Recall number | F-1626-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Diamond Crystal Brands Inc, Mitchellville, IA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-02-17 |
| Classified | 2017-03-23 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-03-29 |
| Terminated | 2017-06-28 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 652 cases |
| Reason classes | foreign material |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 10719098582233, 50719098582293, 50758108102533 |
| Lot numbers | 024HBA, 025HBA, 026HBA, 027HBA, 028HBA, 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
Reason for recall
During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen.
Machine access
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