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.
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-3227-2015
- FDA event ID
- 72040
- Recalling firm
- Jo's Candies, Torrance, CA
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- 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 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Sep 2015 | Classified by FDA | +23 days |
| 23 Sep 2015 | Published 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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