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Gki Foods, LLC·Food·Oct 27, 2017

Dark Chocolate Ginger, 25 Lbs., 15 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. 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 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# 044 Lot# 044 Lot# 044 Lot# 047 Lot# 047 Lot# 047 Lot# 26217B Lot# 29217 Lot# 22216 Lot# 23716 Lot# 10917 Lot# 12917 Lot# 12917 Lot# 08416 Lot# 08416 Lot# 14016 Lot# 14016 Lot# 14616 Lot# 16116 Lot# 17416 Lot# 18816 Lot# 19516 Lot# 28716 Lot# 28816 Lot# 31516 Lot# 35516 Lot# 01917 Lot# 04017 Lot# 04017 Lot# 04017 Lot# 06517 Lot# 06717 Lot# 07517 Lot# 24817B Lot# 26217B Lot# 27717B Lot# 27717B Lot# 27717B Lot# 03516 Lot# 03516 Lot# 08416 Lot# 11916 Lot# 11916 Lot# 16116 Lot# 23716 Lot# 28416 Lot# 32816 Lot# 01917 Lot# 06117 Lot# 08717 Lot# 11117 Lot# 15617 Lot# 20717 Lot# 23417 Lot# 23417B Lot# 01917 Lot# 10717 Lot# 13917 Lot# 22217 Lot# 04616 Lot# 10416 Lot# 04017 Lot# 02516 Lot# 02516 Lot# 02516 Lot# 03516 Lot# 03516 Lot# 03516 Lot# 03516 Lot# 04616 Lot# 04616 Lot# 06016 Lot# 05716 Lot# 06016 Lot# 08416 Lot# 08416 Lot# 09716 Lot# 09716 Lot# 10416 Lot# 11216 Lot# 11216 Lot# 11216 Lot# 11216 Lot# 11216 Lot# 12416 Lot# 12416 Lot# 13316 Lot# 14016 Lot# 14016 Lot# 14616 Lot# 14016 Lot# 14616 Lot# 14616 Lot# 14016 Lot# 14616 Lot# 14616 Lot# 16116 Lot# 17416 Lot# 18816 Lot# 18816 Lot# 23716 Lot# 23716 Lot# 23716 Lot# 23716 Lot# 25016 Lot# 25016 Lot# 25016 Lot# 25016 Lot# 25016 Lot# 25016 Lot# 25816 Lot# 25816 Lot# 28716 Lot# 28516 Lot# 28516 Lot# 28716 Lot# 28816 Lot# 28816 Lot# 30516 Lot# 30516 Lot# 30516 Lot# 30516 Lot# 31516 Lot# 31516 Lot# 31516 Lot# 33516 Lot# 33516 Lot# 33516 Lot# 35516 Lot# 35516 Lot# 35516 Lot# 35516 Lot# 35516 Lot# 00517 Lot# 00517 Lot# 00517 Lot# 00517 Lot# 00517 Lot# 00517 Lot# 00517 Lot# 03217 Lot# 04017 Lot# 06117 Lot# 06117 Lot# 06017 Lot# 06717 Lot# 06717 Lot# 07517 Lot# 07517 Lot# 06717 Lot# 06717 Lot# 08717 Lot# 08117 Lot# 08717 Lot# 08717 Lot# 09417 Lot# 10317 Lot# 10717 Lot# 11117 Lot# 11117 Lot# 11117 Lot# 13917 Lot# 15617 Lot# 15617 Lot# 15617 Lot# 15617 Lot# 19517 Lot# 19517 Lot# 19517 Lot# 19517 Lot# 19517 Lot# 19517 Lot# 21317 Lot# 21317 Lot# 21317 Lot# 21317 Lot# 22217 Lot# 22217 Lot# 22817 Lot# 22217 Lot# 23417 Lot# 23417 Lot# 23417 Lot# 24817B Lot# 26217B Lot# 26217B Lot# 27717B Lot# 27717 Lot# 29217 Lot# 03317 Lot# 03317 Lot# 03217 Lot# 04017 Lot# 06016 Lot# 25816 Lot# 28516 Lot# 30516 Lot# 32616 Lot# 06517 Lot# 12417 Lot# 21317 Lot# 22817
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 affected6, 699 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 29, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0323-2018

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 Ginger, 25 Lbs., 15 Lbs was made or distributed by Gki Foods, LLC in Brighton, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0323-2018, 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 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 Dark Chocolate Ginger, 25 Lbs., 15 Lbs recall?

Gki Foods, LLC recalled Dark Chocolate Ginger, 25 Lbs., 15 Lbs in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0323-2018. GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan is voluntarily recalling multiple dark chocolate products because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared milk exposure?

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

How quickly can Undeclared milk symptoms appear?

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Who is most at risk from Undeclared milk?

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

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 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.

How do I get a refund from Gki Foods, LLC?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0323-2018 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

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-0323-2018. 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.