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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0393-2018/FDA enforcement
Seattle Gourmet Foods INC.·Food·Nov 9, 2017

Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate., …

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Costco item # 2335, Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate is recalled because it may contain undeclared almonds.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 nameSeattle Gourmet Foods INC.
Recalling firmSeattle Gourmet Foods INC.Tukwila, WA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Code 12287 and BEST BY 021619. The word lot code is not listed on the label.
Distribution area
IN

distributed in Utah and Washington

United States

Quantity affected127 cases (6/5 lbs. bags per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 29, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0393-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Seattle Gourmet Foods INC. initiated this food recall on November 9, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Costco item # 2335, Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate is recalled because it may contain undeclared almonds. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in Utah and Washington.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Costco item # 2335, Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate is recalled because it may contain undeclared almonds.

Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate., … was made or distributed by Seattle Gourmet Foods INC. in Tukwila, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0393-2018, dated November 29, 2017.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 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 Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate., … recall?

Seattle Gourmet Foods INC. recalled Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate., … in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0393-2018. Costco item # 2335, Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate is recalled because it may contain undeclared almonds.

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 Seattle Gourmet Foods 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-0393-2018. 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.