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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0030-2020/FDA enforcement
Diamond Crystal Brands, INC.·Food·Aug 30, 2019

Madrona Market Delicatessen Hot Cocoa Mix, NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Products were made with a cocoa powder that contained soy lecithin but soy was not declared on the label.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, CA, CO, CT +15 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDiamond Crystal Brands, INC.
Recalling firmDiamond Crystal Brands INCBremen, GA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 217KCA, 234KCA
Distribution area
INCACOCTFLIAILMIMNMONCNJOHOKTNTXUTVAWI

Distributed to customers in CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, OK, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.

United States

Quantity affected1, 989 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 16, 2019
FDA recall numberF-0030-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Diamond Crystal Brands INC initiated this food recall on August 30, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Products were made with a cocoa powder that contained soy lecithin but soy was not declared on the label. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to customers in CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, OK, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Products were made with a cocoa powder that contained soy lecithin but soy was not declared on the label.

Madrona Market Delicatessen Hot Cocoa Mix, NET WT was made or distributed by Diamond Crystal Brands INC in Bremen, GA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0030-2020, dated October 16, 2019.

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 soy

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a soy 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 soy allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy 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 Madrona Market Delicatessen Hot Cocoa Mix, NET WT recall?

Diamond Crystal Brands, INC. recalled Madrona Market Delicatessen Hot Cocoa Mix, NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0030-2020. Products were made with a cocoa powder that contained soy lecithin but soy was not declared on the label.

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 soy 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 Diamond Crystal Brands, INC. 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-0030-2020. 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.