CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dark Chocolate Turbinado Sea Salt Almonds recalled by GKI Foods
GKI Foods is recalling Dark Chocolate Turbinado Sea Salt Almonds, 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-0332-2018
- 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 Turbinado Sea Salt Almonds , 15 lbs., 10 lbs., 18/14 oz.,
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 Turbinado Sea Salt Almonds manufactured between 01/14/16 to 10/24/17; and Bulk Dark Chocolate Turbinado Sea Salt Almonds; Lot numbers: LOT# Lot# 068 Lot# 074 Lot# 02816 Lot# 04916 Lot# 07416 Lot# 11616B Lot# 11616 Lot# 11816 Lot# 11816B Lot# 12416B Lot# 12416 Lot# 13816 Lot# 13816B Lot# 14416B Lot# 16016 Lot# 21716 Lot# 22216 Lot# 26316B Lot# 28516 Lot# 29116 Lot# 29216 Lot# 00317 Lot# 01317 Lot# 03217 Lot# 03217B Lot# 09417 Lot# 10117 Lot# 10117B Lot# 12217B Lot# 12217 Lot# 14417 Lot# 15917 Lot# 15917B Lot# 20517B Lot# 25517B Lot# 25817B Lot# 26317B Lot# 26317 Lot# 25616B Lot# 160 Lot# 162 Lot# 134 Lot# 136 Lot# 137 Lot# 21716 Lot# 25616B Lot# 170 Lot# 171 Lot# 175 Lot# 176 Lot# 18817 Lot# 18817B Lot# 22217 Lot# 22217 Lot# 25517B Lot# 25517 Lot# 25817B Lot# 26917 Lot# 26917B Lot# 27117B Lot# 27117 Lot# 113 Lot# 134 Lot# 135 Lot# 136 Lot# 137 Lot# 138 Lot# 03916 Lot# 06216 Lot# 11616B Lot# 16016 Lot# 21716 Lot# 02/19/2017T Lot# 04/02/2017T Lot# 05/02/2017T Lot# 06/04/2017T Lot# 06/04/2017T Lot# 07/31/2017T Lot# 09/24/2017T Lot# 10/02/2017T Lot# 12/06/2017T Lot# 01/15/2018T Lot# 12/06/2017T Lot# 01/15/2018T Lot# 03/27/2018T Lot# 04/22/2018T Lot# 06/06/2018T Lot# 03/31/2019T Lot# 433 Lot# 436 Lot# 442 Lot# 22217 Lot# 25817B Lot# 28517 Lot# 11816 Lot# 08817 Lot# 11816 Lot# 20416 Lot# 27516B Lot# 06617 Lot# 12217B Lot# 24117B Lot# 04916 Lot# 09716 Lot# 09716 Lot# 14416B Lot# 26316B Lot# 32316 Lot# 01317 Lot# 05517 Lot# 06617 Lot# 10117 Lot# 14617 Lot# 02816 Lot# 02816 Lot# 02816 manufactured between 01/14/16 to 09/05/2017
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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