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Chocolate Recall Issued Before Thanksgiving

Chocolate Recall Issued Before Thanksgiving

Summary

An Illinois company, Silvestri Sweets Inc., voluntarily recalled two chocolate products due to potential undeclared allergens. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this recall on November 26, urging people with allergies to avoid the products.

Key Facts

  • The recall involves Choceur Cookie Butter Holiday Bark and Choceur Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark.
  • Undeclared allergens include pecans and wheat, which are major food allergens.
  • The recalled products were sold at Aldi stores nationwide in the U.S.
  • The issue arose from a packaging error, where one product was mistakenly packaged as the other.
  • The lot number for these products is 29225, with best-by dates in 2026.
  • As of November 26, no related illnesses had been reported.
  • The FDA advises people with food allergies to read labels carefully.
  • Consumers should discard the affected products or contact Silvestri Sweets for more information.

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