Tropical Valley Foods is alerting customers that because of a label error, Dark Chocolate, Organic Dark Chocolate and Trail Mix items which were sold in bulk quantities contain undeclared allergens. Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, soy or tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The following products are included in the recall:
Undeclared tree nuts, wheat, and/or soy:
Organic Appalachian Adventure Mix – Bulk – UPC # 817582000091
Organic Cedar Creek Country Mix – Bulk – UPC # 817582000092
Rocky Mountain Mix – Bulk – UPC # 817582000093
Organic Rocky Mountain Mix – Bulk – UPC # 817582000093
Organic Yellow Stone Hiking Mix – Bulk – UPC # 817582000094
Yellow Stone Hiking Mix – Bulk – UPC # 817582000094
Organic Sequoia Trail Mix – Bulk - UPC # 817582000095
Sequoia Trail Mix – Bulk - UPC # 817582000095
Undeclared wheat and soy:
Organic Dark Chocolate Pretzels – Bulk – UPC # 817582600090
Natural Dark Chocolate Pretzels – Bulk – UPC # 817582600090
Undeclared soy:
Organic Dark Chocolate Cranberries – Bulk – UPC # 817582510092
Organic Dark Chocolate Cherries – Bulk – UPC # 817582520091
Organic Dark Chocolate Goji Berries – Bulk – UPC # 817582540092
Organic Dark Chocolate Coconut – Bulk – UPC # 817582551000
Organic Dark Chocolate Banana Coins – Bulk – UPC # 817582560000
Organic Dark Chocolate Apricots – Bulk – UPC # 817582570090
Organic Dark Chocolate Ginger Cubes – Bulk – UPC # 81758270081
Organic Dark Chocolate Almonds – Bulk – UPC # 817582610090
Organic Dark Chocolate Walnuts – Bulk – UPC # 817582620090
Organic Dark Chocolate Cashews – Bulk – UPC # 817582630090
Organic Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts – Bulk – UPC # 817582650090
Organic Dark Chocolate Macadamias – Bulk – UPC # 817582640090
Organic Dark Chocolate Pecans – Bulk – UPC # 817582660090
Organic Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts – Bulk – UPC # 817582670090
Organic Dark Chocolate Goji Mix – UPC # 817582540093
Natural Dark Chocolate Cranberries – Bulk – UPC # 817582510092
Natural Dark Chocolate Orange Cranberries – Bulk – UPC # 817582510093
Natural Dark Chocolate Cherries – Bulk – UPC # UPC # 817582521091
Natural Dark Chocolate Blueberries – Bulk – UPC # 817582530091
Natural Dark Chocolate Goji Berries – Bulk – UPC # 817582540092
Natural Dark Chocolate Coconut – Bulk – UPC # 817582550000
Natural Dark Chocolate Banana Coins – Bulk – UPC # 817582561000
Natural Dark Chocolate Apricots – Bulk – UPC # 817582570090
Natural Dark Chocolate Ginger Cubes – Bulk – UPC # 817582710081
Natural Dark Chocolate Almonds – Bulk – UPC # 817582611090
Natural Dark Chocolate Walnuts – Bulk – UPC # 817582621090
Natural Dark Chocolate Cashews – Bulk – UPC # 817582631090
Natural Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts – Bulk – UPC # 817582671090
Natural Dark Chocolate Lemon Peel – Bulk – UPC # 817582590090
Natural Dark Chocolate Orange Peel – Bulk – UPC # 817582580090
Natural Dark Chocolate Quinoa – Bulk – UPC # 817582720086
Natural Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean Blend – Bulk – UPC # 817582730092
Natural Dark Chocolate Goji Mix – Bulk - UPC # 817582540093
Milk Chocolate Cherries – Bulk - UPC # 817582520090
The products were shipped to distributors and retailers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Quebec City, Hong Kong and Dubai UAE.
This recall was initiated after an FDA inspection found that our bulk labels for Dark Chocolate, Organic Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and Trail Mix bulk items had undeclared allergen information on our bulk labels. We have initiated a recall of the bulk and partial bulk products which were shipped from Tropical Valley Foods during the time frame of 09/26/2011 through 09/25/12.
There have been no illnesses reported in connection with this. Customers who purchased these products may return to the store for the correct allergy information. Consumers with questions may contact Tropical Valley Foods at (518)-314-7162. Monday – Friday; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.
