CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 May 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Almond Tile, sea salt topped recalled
Poco Dolce Confections is recalling Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Almond Tile, sea salt topped, distributed in 18 states. The recall was initiated on 1 May 2015 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-2251-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71144
- Recalling firm
- Poco Dolce Confections, San Francisco, CA
- Brand
- Poco Dolce
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 May 2015
- FDA classified
- 12 May 2015
- Reported
- 20 May 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Butter
Timeline
| 1 May 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 May 2015 | Classified by FDA | +11 days |
| 20 May 2015 | 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
California Department of Public Health conducted and inspection of the firm and found that milk was missing from the label as an ingredient of butter.
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Almond Tile, sea salt topped; 0.6 oz (17 grams) San Francisco CA. Ingredients: Bittersweet Chocolate (Chocolate Liquor, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Butter, Soy Lecithin, Pure Vanilla) Almonds, Grey Sea Salt. May contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts or milk proteins.
Where it was distributed
CA, AZ, CO. CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MD, MI, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, UT and WA
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisMassachusettsMarylandMichiganNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkOregonPennsylvaniaUtahWashington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
California Department of Public Health conducted and inspection of the firm and found that milk was missing from the label as an ingredient of butter.
Which lots are affected?
no codes
Where was it sold?
CA, AZ, CO. CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MD, MI, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, UT and WA
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.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 71144This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Ginger Tile, sea salt topped recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Ginger Tile, sea salt topped recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states | |
| CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Sesame Toffee Tile recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states | |
| CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Burnt Caramel Tile recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states | |
| CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Aztec Chili Tile, sea salt topped recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states | |
| CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Almond Coconut Tile recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states |
More recalls from Poco Dolce Confections
All 6| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Almond Coconut Tile recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Aztec Chili Tile, sea salt topped recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Burnt Caramel Tile recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Sesame Toffee Tile recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Ginger Tile, sea salt topped recalledPoco Dolce | Poco Dolce Confections | Processing Deviation | 18 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS I | Butter-Rich Powder recalled by Bluegrass IngredientsButter-Rich | Bluegrass Ingredients | Salmonella | FL, IL, MD |
| Food | CLASS II | Nh European Style Butter Blend, Bunge recalled by Bunge North AmericaNh European | Bunge North America | Undeclared Milk | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Ca Og2 Red Lf W/tag Ca Og2 Gr Romn W/tg Usa/mex Og2 Butter recalled | UNFI General Corporate | Other | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Dinstuhl's Pecan Brittle recalled by Dinstuhl's Fine Candy CompanyDinstuhl's | Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company | Undeclared Allergens | MO, MS |