RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0049-2015/FDA enforcement

Chocolat Alprose Napolitains Switzerland, NET WT

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd. has recalled three (3) Alprose Dark Chocolate products due to the presence of undeclared milk allergen.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD.
Recalling firmBbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD.Brooklyn, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 12963 00035 4
Lot / date codes
  • all lots, Item numbers 6359
Distribution area
CACOFLGAILINKSLAMAMIMDMNMONCNJNYOHORPATNTXWAWI

CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, ON, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI, and Canada.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected379 cartons definitively identified
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 29, 2014
FDA recall numberF-0049-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Bbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD. initiated this food recall on March 27, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd. has recalled three (3) Alprose Dark Chocolate products due to the presence of undeclared milk allergen. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, ON, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI, and Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd. has recalled three (3) Alprose Dark Chocolate products due to the presence of undeclared milk allergen.

Chocolat Alprose Napolitains Switzerland, NET WT was made or distributed by Bbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD. in Brooklyn, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0049-2015, dated October 29, 2014.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 UPC and lot code 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

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  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 Chocolat Alprose Napolitains Switzerland, NET WT recall?

Bbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD. recalled Chocolat Alprose Napolitains Switzerland, NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0049-2015. BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd. has recalled three (3) Alprose Dark Chocolate products due to the presence of undeclared milk allergen.

What injuries or health effects are linked to plastic contamination?

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Who is most at risk from Plastic contamination?

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from Bbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD.?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0049-2015 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Bbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD. 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-0049-2015. 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.