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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0047-2015/FDA enforcement
Bbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD.·Food·Mar 27, 2014

Swiss Chocolate Chocolat Alprose 52% Cacao Premium Dark Chocolate, Within Stand-up Maroon…

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. 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, CO, FL, GA +19 moreMore food

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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
6 89423 02503 8
Lot / date codes
  • all lots, Item number 5120
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 affected194 cartons definitively identified
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 29, 2014
FDA recall numberF-0047-2015

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.

Swiss Chocolate Chocolat Alprose 52% Cacao Premium Dark Chocolate, Within Stand-up Maroon… was made or distributed by Bbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD. in Brooklyn, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0047-2015, 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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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

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 Swiss Chocolate Chocolat Alprose 52% Cacao Premium Dark Chocolate, Within Stand-up Maroon… recall?

Bbm Chocolate Distributors, LTD. recalled Swiss Chocolate Chocolat Alprose 52% Cacao Premium Dark Chocolate, Within Stand-up Maroon… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0047-2015. BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd. has recalled three (3) Alprose Dark Chocolate products due to the presence of undeclared milk allergen.

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 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-0047-2015. 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.