RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0498-2018/FDA enforcement

Dark Chocolate Almonds, Natural Dark Chocolate Almonds, 12/7 OZ., and 12/12 OZ

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    JLM Manufacturing LLC is recalling multiple dark chocolate products due to a supplier's recall for undeclared ingredient butterfat, and undeclared allergen milk.

  • 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 FDAIN, MIMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameJlm Manufacturing LLC
Recalling firmJlm Manufacturing LLCWarren, MI, United States
UPC / barcodes
9477613900241497132577
Lot / date codes
  • ALL NATURAL, NATURAL ALMONDS DARK CHOCOLATE, Product Number: 523089, Pack/Size: 12/7 oz., Best By Date: February 2017 October 2018, UPC: 94776139002 WEIS, TUB WEIS MD DARK, CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, Product Number: 668251, Pack/Size: 12/12 oz., Best By Date: February 2017 October 2018 UPC: 41497132577
Distribution area
INMI

Sole customer is Lipari located in MI who further distributed to multiple states including: Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 20, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0498-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Jlm Manufacturing LLC initiated this food recall on November 16, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: JLM Manufacturing LLC is recalling multiple dark chocolate products due to a supplier's recall for undeclared ingredient butterfat, and undeclared allergen milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: Sole customer is Lipari located in MI who further distributed to multiple states including: Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: JLM Manufacturing LLC is recalling multiple dark chocolate products due to a supplier's recall for undeclared ingredient butterfat, and undeclared allergen milk.

Dark Chocolate Almonds, Natural Dark Chocolate Almonds, 12/7 OZ., and 12/12 OZ was made or distributed by Jlm Manufacturing LLC in Warren, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0498-2018, dated December 20, 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 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 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 Almonds, Natural Dark Chocolate Almonds, 12/7 OZ., and 12/12 OZ recall?

Jlm Manufacturing LLC recalled Dark Chocolate Almonds, Natural Dark Chocolate Almonds, 12/7 OZ., and 12/12 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0498-2018. JLM Manufacturing LLC is recalling multiple dark chocolate products due to a supplier's recall for undeclared ingredient butterfat, and undeclared allergen 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 Jlm Manufacturing 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-0498-2018. 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.