CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Sep 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries recalled by See's Candies
See's Candies is recalling Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries. The recall was initiated on 17 Aug 2013 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-1853-2013
- FDA event ID
- 66028
- Recalling firm
- See's Candies, South San Francisco, CA
- Brand
- Van Doren
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Aug 2013
- FDA classified
- 26 Aug 2013
- Reported
- 4 Sep 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Candy
Timeline
| 17 Aug 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Aug 2013 | Classified by FDA | +9 days |
| 4 Sep 2013 | 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
Investigation into a consumer complaint revealed that "milk: had been erroneously omitted from the ingredient statement of Dark Chocolate covered Blueberries.
Product as listed by the FDA
See's Candies, Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries; 8 oz. clear plastic packages. See's Candies Inc./See's Candy Shops Inc: South San Francisco, CA 94080/Los Angeles, CA 90016
Where it was distributed
See's retail store and Licensees in US and Hong Kong and Taiwan and mail order US only.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Investigation into a consumer complaint revealed that "milk: had been erroneously omitted from the ingredient statement of Dark Chocolate covered Blueberries.
Which lots are affected?
8 oz UPC: 737666094479. Stock boxes SKU 9458. These are ~ 3.78 lb boxes sent to stores where they are packed into 8 oz bags. KSU 9447 - 1- lb.cases of 8oz x 20 bags sent to licensees.
Where was it sold?
See's retail store and Licensees in US and Hong Kong and Taiwan and mail order US only.
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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