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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0722-2019/FDA enforcement
Chukar Cherry Company·Food·Nov 16, 2018

Ultra Dark Chocolate Cocoa Pecans, Chukar Cherries Brand, Packaged in 7.5 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient.

  • Health risk

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

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, AK, AZ, CA +19 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameChukar Cherry Company
Recalling firmChukar Cherry CompanyProsser, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 11261 22507 1
Lot / date codes
  • Best By 10/2019
Distribution area
INAKAZCACOMDMEMTORUTWAWYIAIDKSMNMONJNVOHOKTNTX

Distributed in AK, AZ, CA, CO, MD, ME, MT, OR, UT, WA, and WY and sold online at Chukar.com. Product also distributed in Canada. Four additional products except Amaretto Rainier Cherries are distributed in AK, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, ME, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WA.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected569 pouches
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 5, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0722-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Chukar Cherry Company initiated this food recall on November 16, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed in AK, AZ, CA, CO, MD, ME, MT, OR, UT, WA, and WY and sold online at Chukar.com. Product also distributed in Canada. Four additional products except Amaretto Rainier Cherries are distributed in AK, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, ME, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient.

Ultra Dark Chocolate Cocoa Pecans, Chukar Cherries Brand, Packaged in 7.5 OZ was made or distributed by Chukar Cherry Company in Prosser, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0722-2019, dated December 5, 2018.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 Ultra Dark Chocolate Cocoa Pecans, Chukar Cherries Brand, Packaged in 7.5 OZ recall?

Chukar Cherry Company recalled Ultra Dark Chocolate Cocoa Pecans, Chukar Cherries Brand, Packaged in 7.5 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0722-2019. Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient.

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.

Is the Chukar Cherry Company 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-0722-2019. 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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Official source

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