CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Aug 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dark Chocolate Malt Balls recalled by DSD Merchandisers
DSD Merchandisers is recalling Dark Chocolate Malt Balls, distributed in California, Hawaii. The recall was initiated on 4 Aug 2021 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-0871-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88424
- Recalling firm
- DSD Merchandisers, Livermore, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Aug 2021
- FDA classified
- 18 Aug 2021
- Reported
- 18 Aug 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Peanuts
- Product category
- Milk
Timeline
| 4 Aug 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Aug 2021 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 18 Aug 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Firm notified by customers that product labeled as Dark Chocolate Malt Balls had Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter malt balls inside - undeclared peanuts.
Product as listed by the FDA
Dark Chocolate Malt Balls in plastic container; 9 oz./ 255g UPC: 6 5143370179 0 Packed on the same equipment as products that contain milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy. Distributed by DSD Merchandisers, Inc., Livermore, CA 64551
Where it was distributed
CA, HI
Questions about this recall
Is Dark Chocolate Malt Balls recalled?
Yes. DSD Merchandisers recalled Dark Chocolate Malt Balls on 4 Aug 2021. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0871-2021.
Why was it recalled?
Firm notified by customers that product labeled as Dark Chocolate Malt Balls had Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter malt balls inside - undeclared peanuts.
Which lots are affected?
Best Before 3/1/2022
Where was it sold?
CA, HI
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 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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