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Gki Foods, LLC·Food·Oct 27, 2017

Dark Chocolate Almond Bark 10 OZ., 10 Lbs

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan is voluntarily recalling multiple dark chocolate products because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAMI, IN, IL, FL +17 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGki Foods, LLC
Recalling firmGki Foods, LLCBrighton, MI, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • All products manufactured between 01/14/16 to 10/24/17
  • Lots: Lot# 01916B Lot# 04216 Lot# 08916 Lot# 10216 Lot# 13216B Lot# 16016B Lot# 19316B Lot# 19416B Lot# 22316 Lot# 26016 Lot# 26316 Lot# 30516 Lot# 30616 Lot# 30616 Lot# 27516B Lot# 31416 Lot# 32016 Lot# 35416B Lot# 35516 Lot# 10817B Lot# 11617 Lot# 11617 Lot# 12917 Lot# 15917 Lot# 17117 Lot# 19317 Lot# 19417 Lot# 21917B Lot# 23417 Lot# 27617B Lot# 27917 Lot# 04216 Lot# 08216B Lot# 08216B Lot# 10216 Lot# 10216B Lot# 13216B Lot# 13816 Lot# 20916 Lot# 20916 Lot# 22316 Lot# 22316 Lot# 25616B Lot# 25816 Lot# 25816B Lot# 25916 Lot# 25916B Lot# 26016 Lot# 27516B Lot# 30616 Lot# 33516 Lot# 34916 Lot# 35016 Lot# 01817 Lot# 02317 Lot# 04617 Lot# 19417 Lot# 19417 Lot# 19517 Lot# 19817 Lot# 19917 Lot# 20117 Lot# 20517 Lot# 08216B Lot# 08916 Lot# 00616B Lot# 01916B Lot# 06016 Lot# 08216B Lot# 10216B Lot# 10216B Lot# 13216B Lot# 13816 Lot# 13816 Lot# 16016B Lot# 18016 Lot# 18116 Lot# 20016 Lot# 20716B Lot# 20916 Lot# 23516 Lot# 23916 Lot# 27516B Lot# 32016 Lot# 33516 Lot# 33516 Lot# 34916 Lot# 35016 Lot# 35516 Lot# 35516B Lot# 05517 Lot# 05917B Lot# 06217 Lot# 06517 Lot# 06517 Lot# 09417 Lot# 09417 Lot# 10817B Lot# 12917 Lot# 15917 Lot# 18617 Lot# 19317 Lot# 20517 Lot# 21217B Lot# 21917B Lot# 23417 Lot# 24817 Lot# 25117 Lot# 26517B Lot# 04216 Lot# 05616 Lot# 06016 Lot# 19416B Lot# 19516 Lot# 20016 Lot# 22316B Lot# 23316 Lot# 23516 Lot# 26416B Lot# 27516B Lot# 34916 Lot# 35016 Lot# 01317 Lot# 01817 Lot# 02317 Lot# 05517 Lot# 09417 Lot# 17117 Lot# 18617 Lot# 26517B Lot# 27917 Lot# 29217 Lot# 26316 Lot# 24817 Lot# 25017
Distribution area
MIINILFLTXCANVORNHNYNJVAWIKYDEPACTPROHRIIA

Domestic: MI, IN, IL, FL, TX, CA., NV, OR, NH, NY, NJ, VA, WI, KY, DE, PA, CT, PR, OH, RI, IA,

United States

Quantity affected1, 517 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 29, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0316-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Gki Foods, LLC initiated this food recall on October 27, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan is voluntarily recalling multiple dark chocolate products because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic: MI, IN, IL, FL, TX, CA., NV, OR, NH, NY, NJ, VA, WI, KY, DE, PA, CT, PR, OH, RI, IA,.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan is voluntarily recalling multiple dark chocolate products because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen.

Dark Chocolate Almond Bark 10 OZ., 10 Lbs was made or distributed by Gki Foods, LLC in Brighton, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0316-2018, dated November 29, 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, 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 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 Dark Chocolate Almond Bark 10 OZ., 10 Lbs recall?

Gki Foods, LLC recalled Dark Chocolate Almond Bark 10 OZ., 10 Lbs in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0316-2018. GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan is voluntarily recalling multiple dark chocolate products because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen.

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 Gki Foods, LLC 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-0316-2018. 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.