CLASS III Food recall · Reported 4 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Bissinger's Milk Chocolate Eggs recalled by Karl Bissinger
Karl Bissinger is recalling Bissinger's Milk Chocolate Eggs, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1246-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73345
- Recalling firm
- Karl Bissinger, Saint Louis, MO
- Brand
- Bissinger's
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Feb 2016
- FDA classified
- 27 Apr 2016
- Reported
- 4 May 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Milk
Timeline
| 22 Feb 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Classified by FDA | +65 days |
| 4 May 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The chocolate used in the product contains vanillin (an artificial ingredient) but is labeled to contain vanilla.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Bissinger's Milk Chocolate Eggs packaged in 6.5 oz (UPC 846107009382) Item: #11108 or 1 lb. (UPC 846107003458) Item: # 111049 plastic bags. Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier, St. Louis, MO.
Where it was distributed
Shipped to nineteen retail accounts nationwide (Colorado, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and two direct consumer accounts (Missouri and New York). There was no military/government/foreign distribution.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The chocolate used in the product contains vanillin (an artificial ingredient) but is labeled to contain vanilla.
Which lots are affected?
Bissingers 6.5 oz bag Milk Chocolate Foil Eggs Lot Numbers: 2015-10209 & 2016-10967 Best By: 2/3/17 & 2/4/17 and Bissingers 1 lb bag Milk Chocolate Foil Eggs Lot Numbers: 2016-11057 Best By: 2/3/17
Where was it sold?
Shipped to nineteen retail accounts nationwide (Colorado, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and two direct consumer accounts (Missouri and New York). There was no military/government/foreign distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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