Class IITerminated in FDA datasetFeb 17, 2017

Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch

Recalling firm: Diamond Crystal Brands Inc

Why it was recalled

During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen.

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ProductNatural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405

FDA code information

UPC 50758108102533: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 040HBA; UPC 50719098582293: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 026HBA, 028HBA; and UPC 10719098582233: Lot numbers 026HBA, 027HBA, 039HBA, 040HBA.

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Original product description

Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405

Recall details

Recall number
F-1626-2017
Event ID
76537
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Feb 17, 2017
Reported
Mar 29, 2017
Classified
Mar 23, 2017
Terminated
Jun 28, 2017
Quantity
652 cases
Location
Mitchellville, IA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

Product distributed to foodservice customers nationwide. There was no foreign/military/government distribution reported.

FDA source record · F-1626-2017

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