CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dark Chocolate Cherries , 8 pc. display recalled by GKI Foods
GKI Foods is recalling Dark Chocolate Cherries , 8 pc. display, distributed in 21 states. The recall was initiated on 27 Oct 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-0318-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78405
- Recalling firm
- GKI Foods, Brighton, MI
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Oct 2017
- FDA classified
- 17 Nov 2017
- Reported
- 29 Nov 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 27 Oct 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Nov 2017 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 29 Nov 2017 | 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
GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan is voluntarily recalling multiple dark chocolate products because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen.
Product as listed by the FDA
Dark Chocolate Cherries , 25 lbs., 15 lbs., 8 pc. display, 8/7 oz.,
Where it was distributed
Domestic: MI, IN, IL, FL, TX, CA., NV, OR, NH, NY, NJ, VA, WI, KY, DE, PA, CT, PR, OH, RI, IA,
CaliforniaConnecticutDelawareFloridaIowaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganNew HampshireNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkOhioOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandTexasVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
GKI Foods of Brighton, Michigan is voluntarily recalling multiple dark chocolate products because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen.
Which lots are affected?
Retail Dark Chocolate Cherries manufactured between 01/14/16 to 10/24/17; and Bulk Dark Chocolate Cherries manufactured between 01/14/16 to 09/05/2017. Lots: DCH Cherries: Lot# 11/16/2017P1 Lot# 11/16/2017P1 Lot# 02/21/2018P1 Lot# 02/21/2018P1 Lot# 02/21/2018P1 Lot# 05/27/2018P1 Lot# 11/28/2016P1 Lot# 11/28/2016P1 Lot# 12/04/2016P1 Lot# 03/05/2017P1 Lot# 03/12/2017P1 Lot# 04/16/2017P1 Lot# 04/17/2017P1 Lot# 04/17/2017P1 Lot# 05/14/2017P1 Lot# 07/25/2017P1 Lot# 10/10/2017P1 Lot# 11/01/2017P1 Lot# 12/12/2017P1 Lot# 03/28/2018P1 Lot# 04/04/2018P1 Lot# 07/02/2018P1 Lot# 086 Lot# 272 Lot# 273 Lot# 409 Lot# 416 Lot# 461 Lot# 462 Lot# 468 Lot# 485 Lot# 496 Lot# 512 Lot# 513 Lot# 02516 Lot# 02516 Lot# 07516 Lot# 07516 Lot# 11816 Lot# 11816 Lot# 11816 Lot# 12416 Lot# 16716 Lot# 16716 Lot# 18816 Lot# 21616 Lot# 25316B Lot# 25316B Lot# 25316 Lot# 27816 Lot# 30816 Lot# 30816 Lot# 31416 Lot# 33416 Lot# 34316 Lot# 02317 Lot# 02517 Lot# 07217 Lot# 07217 Lot# 08617 Lot# 10817 Lot# 15617 Lot# 18817 Lot# 15917 Lot# 20817 Lot# 25217 Lot# 26817 Lot# 25316B Lot# 15617 Lot# 17417 Lot# 27917 Lot# 29416 Lot# 04717 DCH Tart Cherry Lots: Lot# 032916 Lot# 060316 Lot# 060716 Lot# 060916 Lot# 091616 Lot# 102016 Lot# 102116 Lot# 102416 Lot# 111916 Lot# 112116 Lot# 112316 Lot# 032017 Lot# 032117 Lot# 032217 Lot# 032317 Lot# 052417 Lot# 052617 Lot# 053117 Lot# 071117 Lot# 071217
Where was it sold?
Domestic: MI, IN, IL, FL, TX, CA., NV, OR, NH, NY, NJ, VA, WI, KY, DE, PA, CT, PR, OH, RI, IA,
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
20 other products · FDA event 78405This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Dark Chocolate Almond Bark recalled by GKI Foods.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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