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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1888-2013/FDA enforcement
g. Debbas Chocolatier, INC.·Food·Aug 19, 2013

Professor Zim Zam's Extraordinary Sweets

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Two consumer complaints of allergic reactions for Zim Zam products packed in a picnic type lunch that declares it is vegan. G. Debbas Chocolatier does not claim that their…

  • 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, ILMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameg. Debbas Chocolatier, INC.
Recalling firmg. Debbas Chocolatier, INC.Fresno, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 90026 00220 7
Lot / date codes
  • UPC: 8 90026 00220 7 All codes.
Distribution area
INIL

One customer in Chicago, IL

United States

Quantity affected107, 500 units at customers warehouse
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 25, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1888-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

g. Debbas Chocolatier, INC. initiated this food recall on August 19, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Two consumer complaints of allergic reactions for Zim Zam products packed in a picnic type lunch that declares it is vegan. G. Debbas Chocolatier does not claim that their product facility is vegan, as they do make product that contain milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: One customer in Chicago, IL.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Two consumer complaints of allergic reactions for Zim Zam products packed in a picnic type lunch that declares it is vegan. G. Debbas Chocolatier does not claim that their product facility is vegan, as they do make product that contain milk.

Professor Zim Zam's Extraordinary Sweets was made or distributed by g. Debbas Chocolatier, INC. in Fresno, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1888-2013, dated September 25, 2013.

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 Professor Zim Zam's Extraordinary Sweets recall?

g. Debbas Chocolatier, INC. recalled Professor Zim Zam's Extraordinary Sweets in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1888-2013. Two consumer complaints of allergic reactions for Zim Zam products packed in a picnic type lunch that declares it is vegan. G. Debbas Chocolatier does not claim that their…

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 g. Debbas Chocolatier, 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-1888-2013. 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.