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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0321-2016/FDA enforcement
E3 Artisan·Food·Oct 21, 2015

Meltaway Bar- French Vanilla & Salted Almond

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for milk.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameE3 Artisan
Recalling firmE3 ArtisanWoodstock, IL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • SKU: MB1024 Expiration date range: 10/21/2015- 1/15/2016.
Distribution area

The firm distributed the product to 86 domestic firms. The spread sheet is attached.

United States

Quantity affected348 bars
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 17, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0321-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

E3 Artisan initiated this food recall on October 21, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: The firm distributed the product to 86 domestic firms. The spread sheet is attached.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for milk.

Meltaway Bar- French Vanilla & Salted Almond was made or distributed by E3 Artisan in Woodstock, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0321-2016, dated February 17, 2016.

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 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 tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut 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 tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut 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 Meltaway Bar- French Vanilla & Salted Almond recall?

E3 Artisan recalled Meltaway Bar- French Vanilla & Salted Almond in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0321-2016. Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for milk.

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 tree-nut 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 E3 Artisan 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-0321-2016. 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.