FDA Alert: Pelican Bay Caramel Hot Chocolate

Pelican Bay Ltd. is recalling all their Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix as it may contain undeclared tree nuts. No illnesses have been reported to date. The hot chocolate subject to this recall was distributed between January 2007 and November 2, 2009.

The Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix is packaged in a cone shape poly bag with a hanging tag attached to the front of the package and SKU# 3204, UPC 94522 01015 on the back of the label.

Consumers who have purchased Pelican Bay LTD's Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Cocoa Mix should call 1-800-826-8982, 9AM to 5 PM EST for information on product returns and replacement.

For information on the recall go to fda.gov

Land O Lakes Cocoa Voluntary Recall

Land O Lakes International Drinking Cocoa “Madagascar Vanilla” in 12 ½-ounce foil bags with a “Best By 09/04/10” or “Best By 11/05/10” date are being recalled by Precision Foods Inc. of St. Louis. This single product voluntary recall is due to a potential salmonella contamination in the cocoa products. Precision Foods Inc. was notified by two of its suppliers, AMFOTEK and Plainview Milk Products Co-op, regarding Plainview’s Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk recall which is used to make the drinking cocoa.

No reported illnesses or salmonella has been found in the cocoa product. However, Precision Foods Inc. has decided to suspend production and distribution of the product while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues their investigation.

Those that purchased this cocoa are asked to return the identified packets to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information call (877) 585-2365 or visit FDA.gov for more information.

Product: Land O Lakes International Drinking Cocoa “Madagascar Vanilla”
UPC: 8 78326 00071 0
Best Due Dates: “Best By 09/04/10” or “Best By 11/05/10”
Size: 12 ½ ounce foil bags

Voluntary Recall of Dorsey Marketing Inc. Cocoas

The FDA announced the voluntary recall of three G&J Gourmet Market Cocoa Products manufactured by Dorsey Marketing Inc. (DMI) of Ville St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada and distributed by Big Lots during the weeks of September 22, 2008 and September 29, 2008, and Shopko during the week of October 10, 2008.

The recall was issued because the products may contain melamine.

The cocoa products in question are:

* G&J Hot Cocoa Stuffer Item 120144 (UPC 061361201444)
* G&J French Vanilla Cocoa (UPC 061361201260)
* G&J Double Chocolate Cocoa (UPC 061361201260)

If you purchased one of these products or wish to read more about this announcement, visit the FDA at www.fda.com.

Hot Chocolate Recall

Green & Black’s voluntary recalled a batch of their Organic Hot Chocolate, 300 g, with lot code L7348, due to glass fragments found in the product. The recall only involves the Organic Hot Chocolate Drink, 300g.