CLASS III Food recall · Reported 22 Mar 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

DF 85% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Wafer recalled

Clasen Quality Chocolater is recalling DF 85% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Wafer, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 18 Jan 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot # 2347T540CL14.

Quantity recalled40,000 lbs.

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-0433-2023
FDA event ID: 91534
Recalling firm: Clasen Quality Chocolater, Watertown, WI
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Jan 2023
FDA classified: 10 Mar 2023
Reported: 22 Mar 2023
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Undeclared Peanuts
Product category: Cookies

Timeline

18 Jan 2023	Recall initiated by company
10 Mar 2023	Classified by FDA	+51 days
22 Mar 2023	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

Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue.

Product as listed by the FDA

DF 85% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Wafer, Item # 54213. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Chocolate, Sugar, Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), and Natural Vanilla Flavor. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate, 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI 53718

Where it was distributed

CA, CO, IL, KY, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, UT, WI

California Colorado Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Utah Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue.

Which lots are affected?

Lot # 2347T540CL14.

Where was it sold?

CA, CO, IL, KY, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, UT, WI

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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

17 other products · FDA event 91534

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is 4M DF NSA Semisweet Baking Drop (FT) recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	4M DF NSA Semisweet Baking Drop (FT) recalled	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	Milk Choc Flvd Confectionery Wafer (HP, NSA) recalled	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	2M Semisweet Chocolate Drop recalled by Clasen Quality Chocolater	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	4M Milk Chocolate Drop recalled by Clasen Quality Chocolater	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	4M Cinnamon Flvd Confectionery Drop (MB) recalled	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	DF Dark Choc Flvd Wafer (MB) recalled by Clasen Quality Chocolater	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	DF ANSA Choc Flvd Conf Wafer (MB) recalled by Clasen Quality ChocolaterDf Ansa	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	NGMO Ballard Semisweet Chocolate Wafer recalledNGMO Ballard	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	DF FT Simple Free Dark Wafer (MB) recalled by Clasen Quality ChocolaterDf Ft	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	4M White Confectionery Drop MB recalled by Clasen Quality Chocolater	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	DF FT Simple Free White Wafer (MB) recalled by Clasen Quality ChocolaterDf Ft	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	Semisweet Chocolate Wafer (FT) recalled by Clasen Quality ChocolaterSemisweet	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	4M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drop (FT) recalled	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	White Confectionery Coating Wafer (HP, NSA) recalled	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	38% Cacao Milk Chocolate Wafer (RA MB) recalled	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	1M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drop (FT) recalled	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS III	1M HP NSA Dark Choc Flvd Conf Drop recalled by Clasen Quality Chocolater	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states

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22 Mar 2023Food	CLASS III	1M HP NSA Dark Choc Flvd Conf Drop recalled by Clasen Quality Chocolater	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
22 Mar 2023Food	CLASS III	1M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drop (FT) recalled	Clasen Quality Chocolater	Undeclared Peanuts	12 states
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