CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Mar 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chef's Companion: /case recalled by Diamond Crystal Brands
Diamond Crystal Brands is recalling Chef's Companion: /case, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Feb 2017 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-1627-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76537
- Recalling firm
- Diamond Crystal Brands, Mitchellville, IA
- Brand
- Chef's Companion
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Feb 2017
- FDA classified
- 23 Mar 2017
- Reported
- 29 Mar 2017
- 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
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 17 Feb 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Mar 2017 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 29 Mar 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen.
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
Natural Cocoa Powder 22-24% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand name: Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582240; Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405
Where it was distributed
Product distributed to foodservice customers nationwide. There was no foreign/military/government distribution reported.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen.
Which lots are affected?
026HBA January 26, 2017. 027HBA January 27, 2017. 039HBA Feb. 8, 2017. 040HBA Feb. 9, 2017
Where was it sold?
Product distributed to foodservice customers nationwide. There was no foreign/military/government distribution reported.
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 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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 76537This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter recalled | Diamond Crystal Brands | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Baking Powder recalled by Diamond Crystal BrandsBaking | Diamond Crystal Brands | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
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