CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
next by Nature Dark Chocolate Cherries recalled by Tropical Valley Foods
Tropical Valley Foods is recalling next by Nature Dark Chocolate Cherries, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 26 Sep 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0046-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69396
- Recalling firm
- Tropical Valley Foods, Plattsburgh, NY
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Sep 2014
- FDA classified
- 20 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 29 Oct 2014
- 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
| 26 Sep 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 29 Oct 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Next by Nature brand Dark Chocolate Cherries Lot 460013 may contain undeclared peanuts (from bulk product).
Product as listed by the FDA
next by Nature brand DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRIES, NET WT. 3 Oz (85 g), UPC 817582252006 --- Produced by Tropical Valley Foods PO Box 2994 Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Where it was distributed
Iowa, California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Canada and Japan
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaIowaMassachusettsMarylandNew YorkOhioTexasVirginiaVermont
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Next by Nature brand Dark Chocolate Cherries Lot 460013 may contain undeclared peanuts (from bulk product).
Which lots are affected?
Lot 460013; Best by: 2016.03.31 (on back label)
Where was it sold?
Iowa, California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Canada and Japan
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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.
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