Bell Stone Toffee initiated a voluntary recall of all lots of White Chocolate Toffee, Dark Chocolate Toffee, and Toffee Chocolate Bars due to labeling that declared butter as an…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
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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All Lots with Best By Dates Between November 18, 2016 and March 18, 2017
Distribution area
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Domestic: MI, FL, MA, TX, GA, CO, OH Firm updated customer list to include out of state customers on 02/09/2017. Foreign:None V/A: None
United States
Quantity affected
Not provided by the FDA.
Recall initiation
FDA report date: March 8, 2017
FDA recall number
F-1547-2017
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Bell Stone Toffee initiated this food recall on January 26, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Bell Stone Toffee initiated a voluntary recall of all lots of White Chocolate Toffee, Dark Chocolate Toffee, and Toffee Chocolate Bars due to labeling that declared butter as an ingredient but failed to identify the allergen milk was present in products. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic: MI, FL, MA, TX, GA, CO, OH Firm updated customer list to include out of state customers on 02/09/2017. Foreign:None V/A: None.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Bell Stone Toffee initiated a voluntary recall of all lots of White Chocolate Toffee, Dark Chocolate Toffee, and Toffee Chocolate Bars due to labeling that declared butter as an ingredient but failed to identify the allergen milk was present in products.
Toffee Chocolate Bar, 3.5 OZ was made or distributed by Bell Stone Toffee in Novi, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1547-2017, dated March 8, 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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
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
1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
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
8 answers
What is the Toffee Chocolate Bar, 3.5 OZ recall?
Bell Stone Toffee recalled Toffee Chocolate Bar, 3.5 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1547-2017. Bell Stone Toffee initiated a voluntary recall of all lots of White Chocolate Toffee, Dark Chocolate Toffee, and Toffee Chocolate Bars due to labeling that declared butter as an…
What are the symptoms of Undeclared milk exposure?
Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.
How quickly can Undeclared milk symptoms appear?
Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.
Who is most at risk from Undeclared milk?
People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.
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. 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.
How do I get a refund from Bell Stone Toffee?
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-1547-2017 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Bell Stone Toffee 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-1547-2017. 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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