CLASS I Food recall · Reported 23 Sep 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt recalled

Jo's Candies is recalling Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt, distributed in California, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington. The recall was initiated on 24 Aug 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesUPC #00550246 "Best By" Dates 16 Mar 2016, 17 Mar 2016, 18 Mar 2016, 19 Mar 2016, 20 Mar 2016, 21 Mar 2016, 22 Mar 2016, 30 Mar 2016, 03 Apr 2016, 04 Apr 2016, 05 Apr 2016, 08 Apr 2016, 09 Apr 2016, 10 Apr 2016, 11 Apr 2016, 12 Apr 2016, 15 Apr 2016, 16 Apr 2016, 17 Apr 2016, 18 Apr 2016, 19 Apr 2016, 22 Apr 2016, 23 Apr 2016, 26 Apr 2016, 29 Apr 2016, 30 Apr 2016, 01 May 2016, 02 May 2016, 03 May 2016, 09 May 2016, 11 May 2016, 13 May 2016, 14 May 2016
Quantity recalled491,400 tubs

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-3227-2015
FDA event ID
72040
Recalling firm
Jo's Candies, Torrance, CA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
24 Aug 2015
FDA classified
16 Sep 2015
Reported
23 Sep 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Undeclared Milk
Product category
Chocolate

Timeline

24 Aug 2015Recall initiated by company
16 Sep 2015Classified by FDA+23 days
23 Sep 2015Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Jo's Candies, LLC is recalling Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt because of undeclared milk.

Product as listed by the FDA

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt NET Wt. 8oz. (227g) SKU #0055 0246 Product is packaged in 8oz. clear tubs.

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following; TX, CA, GA, IL, WA, and PA. No foreign distribution.

CaliforniaGeorgiaIllinoisPennsylvaniaTexasWashington

Stores named: Trader Joe's

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Jo's Candies, LLC is recalling Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt because of undeclared milk.

Which lots are affected?

UPC #00550246 "Best By" Dates 16 Mar 2016, 17 Mar 2016, 18 Mar 2016, 19 Mar 2016, 20 Mar 2016, 21 Mar 2016, 22 Mar 2016, 30 Mar 2016, 03 Apr 2016, 04 Apr 2016, 05 Apr 2016, 08 Apr 2016, 09 Apr 2016, 10 Apr 2016, 11 Apr 2016, 12 Apr 2016, 15 Apr 2016, 16 Apr 2016, 17 Apr 2016, 18 Apr 2016, 19 Apr 2016, 22 Apr 2016, 23 Apr 2016, 26 Apr 2016, 29 Apr 2016, 30 Apr 2016, 01 May 2016, 02 May 2016, 03 May 2016, 09 May 2016, 11 May 2016, 13 May 2016, 14 May 2016

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to the following; TX, CA, GA, IL, WA, and PA. No foreign distribution.

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.

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