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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0920-2018/FDA enforcement
Whole Alternatives LLC·Food·Oct 31, 2017

Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 OZ Clam Shell & 25 lb Box Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (Sugar, …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The firm was notified by their supplier that they failed to declare milk on the label. Therefore when they repacked the product they did not include milk on their label.

  • 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 FDAFL, IL, IN, PA +1 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWhole Alternatives LLC
Recalling firmWhole Alternatives LLCLouisville, KY, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 30684 00915 00 30684 01721 60 77420 10029 0
Lot / date codes
  • TREE OF LIFE 9 oz, UPC 0 30684 00915 0
  • LOT 217P10, Best By Date 8/4/2017, LOT 260P08, Best By Date 9/16/2017, LOT 272P08, Best By Date 9/28/2017, LOT 312P09, Best By Date 11/7/2017, LOT 334P11, Best By Date 11/29/2017, LOT 341P15, Best By Date 12/6/2017, LOT 351P16, Best By Date 12/16/2017, LOT 009Q10, Best By Date 1/9/2018 & LOT 114Q04, Best By Date 4/24/2018. SAGE VALLEY 9 oz, UPC 0 30684 01721 6
  • LOT, 224P06 Best By Date 8/11/2017, LOT, 260P07 Best By Date 9/6/2017, LOT, 315P09 Best By Date 11/10/2017, LOT, 003Q18 Best By Date 1/3/2018, LOT, 020Q15 Best By Date 1/20/2018 & LOT, 076Q18, Best By Date, 3/17/2018. TREE OF LIFE (Bulk), UPC 0 77420 10029 0
  • LOT CHOCALMD02516314, Best By Date 6/15/2018 & LOT CHOCALMD02517011, Best By Date 6/15/2018
Distribution area
FLILINPATX

Product was shipped to the following states: FL, IL, IN, PA & TX

United States

Quantity affected369 cs/12/9 oz clam shells + 20/25 lb boxes
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 14, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0920-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Whole Alternatives LLC initiated this food recall on October 31, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm was notified by their supplier that they failed to declare milk on the label. Therefore when they repacked the product they did not include milk on their label. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: FL, IL, IN, PA & TX.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm was notified by their supplier that they failed to declare milk on the label. Therefore when they repacked the product they did not include milk on their label.

Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 OZ Clam Shell & 25 lb Box Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (Sugar, … was made or distributed by Whole Alternatives LLC in Louisville, KY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0920-2018, dated March 14, 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 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 Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 OZ Clam Shell & 25 lb Box Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (Sugar, … recall?

Whole Alternatives LLC recalled Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 OZ Clam Shell & 25 lb Box Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (Sugar, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0920-2018. The firm was notified by their supplier that they failed to declare milk on the label. Therefore when they repacked the product they did not include milk on their label.

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 Whole Alternatives 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-0920-2018. 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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Official source

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