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

Dark Chocolate Pretzel Balls recalled by GKI Foods

GKI Foods is recalling Dark Chocolate Pretzel Balls, distributed in 21 states. The recall was initiated on 27 Oct 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesRetail Dark Chocolate Pretzel Balls manufactured between 01/14/16 to 10/24/17; and Bulk Dark Chocolate Pretzel Balls manufactured between 01/14/16 to 09/05/2017; Lots: Lot# 08316 Lot# 20116B Lot# 27316B Lot# 27316 Lot# 06017 Lot# 22717 Lot# 27717 Lot# 03916 Lot# 08316 Lot# 08316 Lot# 14416 Lot# 14416 Lot# 18816 Lot# 19416 Lot# 21416 Lot# 23616 Lot# 32716 Lot# 34916 Lot# 06017 Lot# 07317 Lot# 08117 Lot# 09317 Lot# 10217 Lot# 19917 Lot# 21217 Lot# 24817 Lot# 27416

Quantity recalledN/A

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-0328-2018
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: Chips

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 Pretzel Balls, 15 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,

California Connecticut Delaware Florida Iowa Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island Texas Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Dark Chocolate Pretzel Balls recalled?

Yes. GKI Foods recalled Dark Chocolate Pretzel Balls on 27 Oct 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0328-2018.

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 Pretzel Balls manufactured between 01/14/16 to 10/24/17; and Bulk Dark Chocolate Pretzel Balls manufactured between 01/14/16 to 09/05/2017; Lots: Lot# 08316 Lot# 20116B Lot# 27316B Lot# 27316 Lot# 06017 Lot# 22717 Lot# 27717 Lot# 03916 Lot# 08316 Lot# 08316 Lot# 14416 Lot# 14416 Lot# 18816 Lot# 19416 Lot# 21416 Lot# 23616 Lot# 32716 Lot# 34916 Lot# 06017 Lot# 07317 Lot# 08117 Lot# 09317 Lot# 10217 Lot# 19917 Lot# 21217 Lot# 24817 Lot# 27416

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 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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