CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Dec 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars/case recalled by Aldi
Aldi is recalling Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars/case, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 5 Dec 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0555-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78712
- Recalling firm
- Aldi, Batavia, IL
- Brand
- Choceur
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Dec 2017
- FDA classified
- 8 Jan 2018
- Reported
- 27 Dec 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Tree Nuts
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 5 Dec 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Dec 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +22 days |
| 8 Jan 2018 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
ALDI has voluntarily recalled Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars due to the potential presence of almond pieces, which are an undeclared treenut allergen.
Product as listed by the FDA
Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars, 5.29 oz., 20 units/case
Where it was distributed
Domestic: OH, IN, WI, NY, MI, IL, MD, CT, GA, FL, TX No foreign or VA/DOD
ConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaMarylandMichiganNew YorkOhioTexasVirginiaWisconsin
Stores named: Aldi
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
ALDI has voluntarily recalled Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars due to the potential presence of almond pieces, which are an undeclared treenut allergen.
Which lots are affected?
The best-by date is July 24, 2018
Where was it sold?
Domestic: OH, IN, WI, NY, MI, IL, MD, CT, GA, FL, TX No foreign or VA/DOD
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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