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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0337-2018/FDA enforcement
Astor Chocolate Corp.·Food·Oct 31, 2017

Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAstor Chocolate Corp.
Recalling firmAstor Chocolate Corp.Lakewood, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries Supplier Lot Numbers: 17216, 29216, 31616, 01917, 13017, and 15817
Distribution area

Distribution of 89 orders were within the United States  across multiple states including the following: 1. New York 2. Florida 3. California 4. Wisconsin 5. Illinois 6. Colorado 7. Georgia 8. Oklahoma 9. Maryland 10. Ohio 11. Connecticut 12. New Jersey 13. Texas 14. Pennsylvania 15. North Carolina 16. Massachusetts 17. Minnesota 18. Tennessee 19. South Dakota 20. Idaho 21. South Carolina 22. Rhode Island Two orders were shipped to Quebec, Canada and two orders were shipped to Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts, Nevis.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected1, 149.6 lbs. of affected material was shipped through Astor Chocolate Corporations snack packaging program
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 29, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0337-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Astor Chocolate Corp. initiated this food recall on October 31, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK Allergen. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distribution of 89 orders were within the United States  across multiple states including the following: 1. New York 2. Florida 3. California 4. Wisconsin 5. Illinois 6. Colorado 7. Georgia 8. Oklahoma 9. Maryland 10. Ohio 11. Connecticut 12. New Jersey 13. Texas 14. Pennsylvania 15. North Carolina 16. Massachusetts 17. Minnesota 18. Tennessee 19. South Dakota 20. Idaho 21. South Carolina 22. Rhode Island Two orders were shipped to Quebec, Canada and two orders were shipped to Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts, Nevis.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK Allergen.

Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo… was made or distributed by Astor Chocolate Corp. in Lakewood, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0337-2018, dated November 29, 2017.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo… recall?

Astor Chocolate Corp. recalled Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0337-2018. A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Astor Chocolate Corp. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0337-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.