CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Charles Chocolates Toffee Chocolate Macadamia recalled
Chocolate Holdings is recalling Charles Chocolates Toffee Chocolate Macadamia, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 12 Dec 2016 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-1188-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75944
- Recalling firm
- Chocolate Holdings, San Francisco, CA
- Brand
- Charles Chocolates
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 9 Jan 2017
- Reported
- 18 Jan 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 12 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Jan 2017 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Charles Chocolates received a consumer complaint that theToffee Chocolate Macadamia product contained hazelnuts instead.
Product as listed by the FDA
Charles Chocolates Toffee Chocolate Macadamia; NET WT. 6.2 oz .(180 grams) UPC: 8 59033 00440 6 Charles Chocolates, San Francisco, CA
Where it was distributed
San Francisco, Alameda and San Mateo CA only.
Questions about this recall
Is Charles Chocolates Toffee Chocolate Macadamia recalled?
Yes. Chocolate Holdings recalled Charles Chocolates Toffee Chocolate Macadamia on 12 Dec 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1188-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Charles Chocolates received a consumer complaint that theToffee Chocolate Macadamia product contained hazelnuts instead.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code: 324 Expiration date 6/2017
Where was it sold?
San Francisco, Alameda and San Mateo CA only.
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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