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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0402-2018/FDA enforcement
Ruckers Makin Batch Candies·Food·Oct 31, 2017

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    RUCKER S MAKIN BATCH CANDIES (RMBC) initiated a voluntary recall of The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans, Dark Chocolate Cranberries, and Dark Chocolate…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • 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 nameRuckers Makin Batch Candies
Recalling firmRuckers Makin Batch CandiesBridgeport, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
4 00013 04106 74 00013 04109 8
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 400013041067, 400013041098 and 400013041098. This only affects packages with best by codes ranging from 05/11/17 thru 10/09/18
Distribution area

Domestic Only: Florida

United States

Quantity affected1, 800 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 6, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0402-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ruckers Makin Batch Candies initiated this food recall on October 31, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: RUCKER S MAKIN BATCH CANDIES (RMBC) initiated a voluntary recall of The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans, Dark Chocolate Cranberries, and Dark Chocolate Peanuts following supplier's recall due to undeclared allergen milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic Only: Florida.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: RUCKER S MAKIN BATCH CANDIES (RMBC) initiated a voluntary recall of The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans, Dark Chocolate Cranberries, and Dark Chocolate Peanuts following supplier's recall due to undeclared allergen milk.

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans was made or distributed by Ruckers Makin Batch Candies in Bridgeport, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0402-2018, dated December 6, 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 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 The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans recall?

Ruckers Makin Batch Candies recalled The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0402-2018. RUCKER S MAKIN BATCH CANDIES (RMBC) initiated a voluntary recall of The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans, Dark Chocolate Cranberries, and Dark Chocolate…

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 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 Ruckers Makin Batch Candies 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-0402-2018. 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.