CLASS III Food recall · Reported 1 Jul 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Golden Chocolate OREX recalled
Golden Chocolate International is recalling Golden Chocolate OREX, distributed in New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 27 Nov 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-2735-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69919
- Recalling firm
- Golden Chocolate International, Brooklyn, NY
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Nov 2014
- FDA classified
- 19 Jun 2015
- Reported
- 1 Jul 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 27 Nov 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Jun 2015 | Classified by FDA | +204 days |
| 1 Jul 2015 | 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
Golden Chocolate International, Inc. has recalled (3) products due to the use of undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, and FD&C Red #40 food colorings.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Golden Chocolate OREX, Net Wt. 1Lb (454 g). Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured for and Distributed by: Golden Chocolate, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
Where it was distributed
NY, PA
Questions about this recall
Is Golden Chocolate OREX recalled?
Yes. Golden Chocolate International recalled Golden Chocolate OREX on 27 Nov 2014. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2735-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Golden Chocolate International, Inc. has recalled (3) products due to the use of undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, and FD&C Red #40 food colorings.
Which lots are affected?
all codes within expiry
Where was it sold?
NY, PA
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 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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