CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dark Chocolate Pretzel Nibs recalled by GKI Foods
GKI Foods is recalling Dark Chocolate Pretzel Nibs, 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-0333-2018
- 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 Nibs, 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,
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 Pretzel Nibs manufactured between 01/14/16 to 10/24/17; and Bulk Dark Chocolate Pretzel Nibs manufactured between 01/14/16 to 09/05/2017; Lots: Lot# 09016, Lot# 30316, Lot# 32216, Lot# 06917, Lot# 08317, Lot# 22717B, Lot# 22717, Lot# 26117, Lot# 28516, Lot# 27316, Lot# 27517, Lot# 12417, Lot# 30116
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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