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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0365-2021/FDA enforcement
Power Selles Imports Dba Culinary Collective·Food·Mar 17, 2021

Blanxart Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Metal fragment. The small thin metal piece is around 0.5 inch long without sharp edges, was found inside chocolate bar.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • 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, MA, NY, OR +1 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePower Selles Imports Dba Culinary Collective
Recalling firmPower Selles Imports Dba Culinary CollectiveLynnwood, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 66785 20322 9
Lot / date codes
  • Code BX203, Case lot # 2047026, Unit lot # Lot 81030, best by date of 01/2022.
Distribution area
INMANYORWA

distributed in MA, NY, OR, and WA.

United States

Quantity affected12 cases (11/7 oz. bars per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 7, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0365-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Power Selles Imports Dba Culinary Collective initiated this food recall on March 17, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Metal fragment. The small thin metal piece is around 0.5 inch long without sharp edges, was found inside chocolate bar. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in MA, NY, OR, and WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Metal fragment. The small thin metal piece is around 0.5 inch long without sharp edges, was found inside chocolate bar.

Blanxart Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min was made or distributed by Power Selles Imports Dba Culinary Collective in Lynnwood, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0365-2021, dated April 7, 2021.

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, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

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

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  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 Blanxart Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min recall?

Power Selles Imports Dba Culinary Collective recalled Blanxart Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0365-2021. Metal fragment. The small thin metal piece is around 0.5 inch long without sharp edges, was found inside chocolate bar.

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. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Power Selles Imports Dba Culinary Collective 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-0365-2021. 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.