CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Meltaway bar- Sweet basil & Cherry blossom recalled by E3 Artisan
E3 Artisan is recalling Meltaway bar- Sweet basil & Cherry blossom. The recall was initiated on 21 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0313-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72481
- Recalling firm
- E3 Artisan, Woodstock, IL
- Brand
- Meltaway
- 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
- Cherries
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
Meltaway bar- Sweet basil & Cherry blossom.
Where it was distributed
The firm distributed the product to 86 domestic firms. The spread sheet is attached.
Questions about this recall
Is Meltaway bar- Sweet basil & Cherry blossom recalled?
Yes. E3 Artisan recalled Meltaway bar- Sweet basil & Cherry blossom on 21 Oct 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0313-2016.
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: MB1022 Expiration date range: 10/21/2015 - 1/15/2016
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 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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