CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries recalled by Astor Chocolate

Astor Chocolate is recalling Astor Chocolate Corporation Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 31 Oct 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesDark Chocolate Covered Cranberries Supplier Lot Numbers: 17216, 29216, 31616, 01917, 13017, and 15817

Quantity recalled1,149.6 lbs. of affected material was shipped through Astor Chocolate Corporations snack packaging program

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-0337-2018
FDA event ID: 78436
Recalling firm: Astor Chocolate, Lakewood, NJ
Brand: Corporation
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 31 Oct 2017
FDA classified: 17 Nov 2017
Reported: 29 Nov 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Milk
Product category: Chocolate

Timeline

31 Oct 2017	Recall initiated by company
17 Nov 2017	Classified by FDA	+17 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

A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK Allergen.

Product as listed by the FDA

Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo packaging a. 1 oz. giveaway type package sizing b. 4 oz. giveaway type package sizing c. No best by date on units d. Individual cases sold to Astor branded customers i. Case counts include cases of: 1. 36 units 2. 50 units 3. 100 units 4. 150 units 5. 300 units

Where it was distributed

Distribution of 89 orders were within the United States across multiple states including the following: 1. New York 2. Florida 3. California 4. Wisconsin 5. Illinois 6. Colorado 7. Georgia 8. Oklahoma 9. Maryland 10. Ohio 11. Connecticut 12. New Jersey 13. Texas 14. Pennsylvania 15. North Carolina 16. Massachusetts 17. Minnesota 18. Tennessee 19. South Dakota 20. Idaho 21. South Carolina 22. Rhode Island Two orders were shipped to Quebec, Canada and two orders were shipped to Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts, Nevis.

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Questions about this recall

Is Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo packaging a recalled?

Yes. Astor Chocolate recalled Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo packaging a on 31 Oct 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0337-2018.

Why was it recalled?

A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK Allergen.

Which lots are affected?

Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries Supplier Lot Numbers: 17216, 29216, 31616, 01917, 13017, and 15817

Where was it sold?

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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