CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dark Chocolate Pecans recalled by GKI Foods
GKI Foods is recalling Dark Chocolate Pecans, 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-0325-2018
- 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 Pecans 25 lbs., 15 lbs., 10 lbs.,
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 Pecans products manufactured between 01/14/16 to 10/24/17; and Bulk Dark Chocolate Pecans products manufactured between 01/14/16 to 09/05/2017. Lots: Lot# 479 Lot# 483 Lot# 505 Lot# 507 Lot# 05416 Lot# 13916 Lot# 16916 Lot# 25716 Lot# 30116 Lot# 31916 Lot# 06717 Lot# 13017 Lot# 23617 Lot# 23617B Lot# 07716 Lot# 10516 Lot# 30116 Lot# 31916 Lot# 04717 Lot# 08416 Lot# 10516 Lot# 10516 Lot# 15216 Lot# 16916 Lot# 19616 Lot# 22216 Lot# 25816 Lot# 26716 Lot# 31916 Lot# 35616 Lot# 35616 Lot# 04717 Lot# 06717 Lot# 13017 Lot# 16617 Lot# 21517 Lot# 23617 Lot# 24817B Lot# 02317 Lot# 27117 Lot# 20016 Lot# 30716
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS I | Pecan Date-Sweetened Chocolate recalled by Spring & Mulberry | Spring & Mulberry | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Date-Sweetened Chocolate recalled | Spring & Mulberry | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Blood Orange Date-Sweetened Chocolate recalled by Spring & Mulberry | Spring & Mulberry | Salmonella | Nationwide |