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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2738-2015/FDA enforcement
Whole Foods Market·Food·May 23, 2015

Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    One retail location incorrectly labeled Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona cut and wrap pieces without hazelnuts declared on the product 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 FDACAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWhole Foods Market
Recalling firmWhole Foods MarketEmeryville, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
2 503044 02550 8
Lot / date codes
  • Pac dates prior to May 19, 2915. UPC 2503044025508.
Distribution area
CA

CA

United States

Quantity affectedxx
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 1, 2015
FDA recall numberF-2738-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Whole Foods Market initiated this food recall on May 23, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: One retail location incorrectly labeled Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona cut and wrap pieces without hazelnuts declared on the product label. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: One retail location incorrectly labeled Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona cut and wrap pieces without hazelnuts declared on the product label.

Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market in Emeryville, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2738-2015, dated July 1, 2015.

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 Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona recall?

Whole Foods Market recalled Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2738-2015. One retail location incorrectly labeled Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona cut and wrap pieces without hazelnuts declared on the product 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 Foods Market 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-2738-2015. 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.