CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Inclusion bar-Cocao Nibs, caramel almonds, and sea salt recalled

E3 Artisan is recalling Inclusion bar-Cocao Nibs, caramel almonds, and sea salt. The recall was initiated on 21 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSku: CB1030 Expiration date range: 10/21/2015 - 4/15/2016

Quantity recalled720 bars

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-0311-2016
FDA event ID: 72481
Recalling firm: E3 Artisan, Woodstock, IL
Brand: Inclusion
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 21 Oct 2015
FDA classified: 9 Feb 2016
Reported: 17 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 Milk
Product category: Candy

Timeline

21 Oct 2015	Recall initiated by company
9 Feb 2016	Classified by FDA	+111 days
17 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

Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for milk.

Product as listed by the FDA

Inclusion bar-Cocao Nibs, caramel almonds, and sea salt.

Where it was distributed

The firm distributed the product to 86 domestic firms. The spread sheet is attached.

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for milk.

Which lots are affected?

Sku: CB1030 Expiration date range: 10/21/2015 - 4/15/2016

Where was it sold?

The firm distributed the product to 86 domestic firms. The spread sheet is attached.

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 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 72481

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Mendiant- Pistachio, Rose Petal & Candied Ginger recalled by E3 Artisan.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Mendiant- Pistachio, Rose Petal & Candied Ginger recalled by E3 ArtisanMendiant	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Meltaways- 3 piece Blood Orange meltaways recalled by E3 ArtisanMeltaways	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Meltaways- 3 piece Vanilla Sea Salt meltaways recalled by E3 ArtisanMeltaways	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-scorpion pepper, bourbon, smoked sea salt recalledInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-strawberries, rose petals, and pink peppercorns recalledInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Meltaway bar- French Vanilla & salted Almond recalled by E3 ArtisanMeltaway	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Meltaway bar-black cherry lemonade recalled by E3 ArtisanMeltaway	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Meltaways- 3 piece Tahitian Vanilla Lemon Meltaways recalledMeltaways	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
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17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-expresso, cherries, and hazelnuts recalled by E3 ArtisanInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-strawberries, mangoes, and chiles recalled by E3 ArtisanInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-macadamia nuts, raspberries, and kaffir lime recalledInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-cherries, cocoa nibs, cayenne recalled by E3 ArtisanInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Inclusion chocolate bar 66% Cacao topped with pistachios recalledInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Meltaway bar- Blood Orange & Vanilla bean recalled by E3 ArtisanMeltaway	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Mendiant Orange apricot & carmelized hazelnut recalled by E3 ArtisanMendiant	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
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17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-candied ginger, candied orange peel, and coriander recalledInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-strawberries, rose petals, and pink peppercorns recalledInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL

More recalls from E3 Artisan

All 21

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
17 Feb 2016Food	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-strawberries, rose petals, and pink peppercorns recalledInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016Food	CLASS I	Inclusion bar-candied ginger, candied orange peel, and coriander recalledInclusion	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016Food	CLASS I	Meltaways- 3 piece peppermint meltaways recalled by E3 ArtisanMeltaways	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016Food	CLASS I	Meltaways- 3 piece meltaways assorted recalled by E3 ArtisanMeltaways	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL
17 Feb 2016Food	CLASS I	Mendiant Orange apricot & carmelized hazelnut recalled by E3 ArtisanMendiant	E3 Artisan	Undeclared Milk	IL

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