CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cass Clay, Duluth Dark Chocolate recalled
Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division is recalling Cass Clay, Duluth Dark Chocolate, distributed in Arizona, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota. The recall was initiated on 20 Jul 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-2042-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62644
- Recalling firm
- Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division, Fargo, ND
- Brand
- Cass Clay
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 24 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 5 Sep 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 20 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 5 Sep 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Cass-Clay Creamery is voluntarily recalling a number of ice cream products because they may contain undeclared yellow #5.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
CASS CLAY, DULUTH DARK CHOCOLATE, 3 GALLON (11.34 L).
Where it was distributed
ND, AZ, MN, SD, KS
Questions about this recall
Is Cass Clay, Duluth Dark Chocolate recalled?
Yes. Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division recalled Cass Clay, Duluth Dark Chocolate on 20 Jul 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2042-2012.
Why was it recalled?
Cass-Clay Creamery is voluntarily recalling a number of ice cream products because they may contain undeclared yellow #5.
Which lots are affected?
all products that has a plant code of "38-25".
Where was it sold?
ND, AZ, MN, SD, KS
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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