Why it was recalled
During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen.
Product description
Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
UPC 50758108102533: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 040HBA; UPC 50719098582293: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 026HBA, 028HBA; and UPC 10719098582233: Lot numbers 026HBA, 027HBA, 039HBA, 040HBA.
Where it was sold
Product distributed to foodservice customers nationwide. There was no foreign/military/government distribution reported.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1626-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 17, 2017
- FDA report date
- Mar 29, 2017
- Quantity
- 652 cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Diamond Crystal Brands Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1626-2017, exactly as published.
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- City
- Mitchellville
- State
- IA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 76537
- Address
- 100 Center Ave NW
- Code information
- UPC 50758108102533: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 040HBA; UPC 50719098582293: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 026HBA, 028HBA; and UPC 10719098582233: Lot numbers 026HBA, 027HBA, 039HBA, 040HBA.
- Postal code
- 50169-7709
- Report date
- Mar 29, 2017
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1626-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Diamond Crystal Brands Inc
- Product quantity
- 652 cases
- Termination date
- Jun 28, 2017
- Reason for recall
- During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405
- Distribution pattern
- Product distributed to foodservice customers nationwide. There was no foreign/military/government distribution reported.
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 17, 2017
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Mar 23, 2017