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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2253-2015/FDA enforcement
Poco Dolce Confections, INC.·Food·May 1, 2015

Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Sesame Toffee Tile, Sea Salt Topped

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    California Department of Public Health conducted and inspection of the firm and found that milk was missing from the label as an ingredient of butter.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 FDACA, AZ, CO, CT +14 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePoco Dolce Confections, INC.
Recalling firmPoco Dolce Confections, INC.San Francisco, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • No codes
Distribution area
CAAZCOCTDCFLGAILMAMDMINJNMNYORPAUTWA

CA, AZ, CO. CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MD, MI, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, UT and WA

United States

Quantity affected34, 641 individual tiles, all varieties
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 20, 2015
FDA recall numberF-2253-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Poco Dolce Confections, INC. initiated this food recall on May 1, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: California Department of Public Health conducted and inspection of the firm and found that milk was missing from the label as an ingredient of butter. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, AZ, CO. CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MD, MI, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, UT and WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: California Department of Public Health conducted and inspection of the firm and found that milk was missing from the label as an ingredient of butter.

Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Sesame Toffee Tile, Sea Salt Topped was made or distributed by Poco Dolce Confections, INC. in San Francisco, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2253-2015, dated May 20, 2015.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Sesame Toffee Tile, Sea Salt Topped recall?

Poco Dolce Confections, INC. recalled Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Sesame Toffee Tile, Sea Salt Topped in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2253-2015. California Department of Public Health conducted and inspection of the firm and found that milk was missing from the label as an ingredient of butter.

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 Poco Dolce Confections, 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-2253-2015. 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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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.