Chocolate Recall Alert: Undeclared Allergens Lead to Class I FDA Warning
A class I recall—the highest risk classification—was issued for several Cal Yee Farm chocolate
In a flurry of recalls throughout January, chocolate lovers should be cautious when selecting their sweet treats. On December 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared a recall for Cal Yee Farm chocolate and yogurt products due to undeclared milk. Since then, the FDA has updated the recall to class I, the most severe identification. Curious if your candies are being removed from shelves? Keep reading to get all the details regarding the chocolate recall and how to stay safe.
Why was the chocolate recalled?
Cal Yee Farm LLC, a California-based company, recalled several chocolate and yogurt-covered products on December 12, 2024. As of January 22, the recall has been updated to class I—the highest risk level—due to undeclared allergens.
According to the FDA, a class I identification is when the “use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Which chocolate and yogurt products are affected?
Some products removed from shelves include Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Dark Chocolate Raisins, Dark Chocolate Almonds, Yogurt Coated Almonds and Dark Chocolate Apricots. These were sold and distributed to stores in nine states: California, Arizona, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and were also sold online.
In addition to the chocolate and yogurt-covered products, other nut and fruit products have also been recalled because they may contain undeclared milk, FD&C #6, soy, wheat, sesame, and almonds. People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients risk an allergic reaction or severe health concerns if they consume these products.
Per the FDA, the recalled items from Cal Yee’s (or Cal Yee Farm brand) were packaged in clear plastic zippered pouches in either 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb size with a bright yellow label identifying the product in front of the pouch, and a small white label containing a UPC on the back of the pouch.
Check out the notice on the FDA’s website for a full list of the recalled products.
What to do if you have a recalled product
There have been no illnesses to report regarding this recall, and Cal Yee has shared a statement about the affected items.
“This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,” Cal Yee said. “Customers with milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds allergy/sensitivity who have purchased the affected products should not consume the product and should dispose of them or return them to us for a full refund.”
Consumers can also reach out directly with any questions or concerns at (707) 425-5327 or mariatmail03@gmail.com from 8 am-4:30 pm PST, Monday through Friday.
Other recent food recalls you should know about
The Cal Yee chocolates aren’t the only products recalled for undeclared allergens, specifically milk. Frito Lay is amid a Lays recall for bags with undeclared milk, making them a class I risk level.
According to the FDA, five other products were recalled because of undeclared milk, including NuGo granola bars, Pearl Milling Company’s Pancake and Waffle Mix and monkfish liver from New York Mutual Trading. Three barbecue sauces from Monkey Spit, which also contained undeclared wheat and soy, and the curry-flavored Curvee Puffs corn puff snack were also recalled.
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