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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0456-2018/FDA enforcement
Nutco INC. Dba Germack Pistachio Co.·Food·Oct 30, 2017

Dark Chocolate Almond Bark 5oz &1lb Clear Plastic Tubs

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Germack Roasting is voluntarily recalling its Dark Chocolate Almond Bark following a supplier's recall due to 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNutco INC. Dba Germack Pistachio Co.
Recalling firmNutco INC. Dba Germack Pistachio Co.Detroit, MI, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 88401 52010 5
Lot / date codes
  • Product Codes: 088401520105, 1168, 1398 Best BY Date March 31, 2018
Distribution area
IN

Unknown, firm would not provide a customer list, but identified there were mail order customers in their press release.

United States

Quantity affected220 lb
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 20, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0456-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Nutco INC. Dba Germack Pistachio Co. initiated this food recall on October 30, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Germack Roasting is voluntarily recalling its Dark Chocolate Almond Bark following a supplier's recall due to undeclared allergen milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: Unknown, firm would not provide a customer list, but identified there were mail order customers in their press release.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Germack Roasting is voluntarily recalling its Dark Chocolate Almond Bark following a supplier's recall due to undeclared allergen milk.

Dark Chocolate Almond Bark 5oz &1lb Clear Plastic Tubs was made or distributed by Nutco INC. Dba Germack Pistachio Co. in Detroit, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0456-2018, 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 Almond Bark 5oz &1lb Clear Plastic Tubs recall?

Nutco INC. Dba Germack Pistachio Co. recalled Dark Chocolate Almond Bark 5oz &1lb Clear Plastic Tubs in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0456-2018. Germack Roasting is voluntarily recalling its Dark Chocolate Almond Bark following a supplier's recall due to 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 Nutco INC. Dba Germack Pistachio Co. 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-0456-2018. 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.