Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

February 17, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Diamond Crystal Brands Inc recalls Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch di…

Recall number

F-1626-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Diamond Crystal Brands Inc

Sold / distributed

Product distributed to foodservice customers nationwide. There was no foreign/military/government distribution reported.

Why it was recalled

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

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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