CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes Net recalled

Mars Chocolate North America is recalling Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes Net, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Dec 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesCode and Best Before Dates include: 537CG4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 537DG4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 538AG4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 538AM4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 541AG4PA20: Best Before 10/2016 542EM4PA20: Best Before 10/2016

Quantity recalled6582 cases

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-0532-2016
FDA event ID: 72887
Recalling firm: Mars Chocolate North America, Hackettstown, NJ
Brand: Dove
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Dec 2015
FDA classified: 2 Feb 2016
Reported: 10 Feb 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Peanuts
Product category: Chocolate

Timeline

17 Dec 2015	Recall initiated by company
2 Feb 2016	Classified by FDA	+47 days
10 Feb 2016	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes may contain undeclared peanuts, what and egg ingredients.

Product as listed by the FDA

Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes Net. Wt. 24.0 oz. Distributed by Mars Chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 400050521

Where it was distributed

AZ, GA, MA, MS, OH, VA, CA, IA, MD, NH, OK, VT, CO, IL, ME, NJ, OR, WA, CT, IN, MI, NM, PA, WI, DE, KS, MN, NV, RI, WY, FL, KY, MO, NY and TX.

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Questions about this recall

Is Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes Net recalled?

Yes. Mars Chocolate North America recalled Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes Net on 17 Dec 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0532-2016.

Why was it recalled?

Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes may contain undeclared peanuts, what and egg ingredients.

Which lots are affected?

Code and Best Before Dates include: 537CG4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 537DG4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 538AG4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 538AM4PA30: Best Before 9/2016 541AG4PA20: Best Before 10/2016 542EM4PA20: Best Before 10/2016

Where was it sold?

AZ, GA, MA, MS, OH, VA, CA, IA, MD, NH, OK, VT, CO, IL, ME, NJ, OR, WA, CT, IN, MI, NM, PA, WI, DE, KS, MN, NV, RI, WY, FL, KY, MO, NY and TX.

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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