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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0430-2019/FDA enforcement
Portland Chocolate Company LLC·Food·Aug 18, 2018

60% Dark Chocolate Chips, Packaged in Poly-lined Cardboard Boxes, NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    60% Dark Chocolate Chips, bulk 30 lbs. containers, are recalled due to cross contamination with peanut.

  • 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 FDAIN, OR, CAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePortland Chocolate Company LLC
Recalling firmPortland Chocolate Company LLCPortland, OR, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • L1805-SS60-08 L1807-SS60-11
Distribution area
INORCA

distributed in OR and CA

United States

Quantity affected3450 lbs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 7, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0430-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Portland Chocolate Company LLC initiated this food recall on August 18, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: 60% Dark Chocolate Chips, bulk 30 lbs. containers, are recalled due to cross contamination with peanut. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in OR and CA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 60% Dark Chocolate Chips, bulk 30 lbs. containers, are recalled due to cross contamination with peanut.

60% Dark Chocolate Chips, Packaged in Poly-lined Cardboard Boxes, NET WT was made or distributed by Portland Chocolate Company LLC in Portland, OR, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0430-2019, dated November 7, 2018.

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 peanut

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a peanut 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 peanut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a peanut 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 60% Dark Chocolate Chips, Packaged in Poly-lined Cardboard Boxes, NET WT recall?

Portland Chocolate Company LLC recalled 60% Dark Chocolate Chips, Packaged in Poly-lined Cardboard Boxes, NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0430-2019. 60% Dark Chocolate Chips, bulk 30 lbs. containers, are recalled due to cross contamination with peanut.

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 peanut 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 Portland Chocolate Company 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-0430-2019. 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.