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

Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans recalled

Seattle Gourmet Foods is recalling Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White, distributed in Utah, Washington. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot Code 12287 and BEST BY 021619. The word lot code is not listed on the label.

Quantity recalled127 cases (6/5 lbs. bags per case)

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-0393-2018
FDA event ID: 78547
Recalling firm: Seattle Gourmet Foods, Tukwila, WA
Brand: Dilettante Chocolates
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 Nov 2017
FDA classified: 28 Nov 2017
Reported: 29 Nov 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category: Milk

Timeline

9 Nov 2017	Recall initiated by company
28 Nov 2017	Classified by FDA	+19 days
29 Nov 2017	Published in enforcement report	+1 day

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Costco item # 2335, Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate is recalled because it may contain undeclared almonds.

Product as listed by the FDA

Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate., Costco item # 2335. The product is packaged in a clear plastic bag, net weight 5-pounds and has the UPC 37041 05211. The product label is read in parts: "***Dilettante Chocolates, Kent WA 98032, Dilettante Chocolates 19016 72nd Ave South Kent, WA 98144***".

Where it was distributed

distributed in Utah and Washington

Utah Washington

Stores named: Costco

Questions about this recall

Is Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White recalled?

Yes. Seattle Gourmet Foods recalled Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White on 9 Nov 2017. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0393-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Costco item # 2335, Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate is recalled because it may contain undeclared almonds.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Code 12287 and BEST BY 021619. The word lot code is not listed on the label.

Where was it sold?

distributed in Utah and Washington

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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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