The FDA has once again demonstrated its commitment to keeping American citizens safe after a recall of the chocolate products of brands, including the Marabou Sea Salt Chocolate Bar, a product by Bon Bon NYC LLC.
The recall, which was tagged a Class 1 recall, the highest classification of a recall, was done once it was ascertained that the products could lead to severe health damage that could be irreversible and, in worse cases, lead to death.
What products were recalled?
The FDA has specifically recalled two products from two companies that are major in producing chocolate products. The Marabou Sea Salt Chocolate Bar was recalled after the FDA termed it a Class 1 recall, citing the fact that it had the possibility of causing irreversible health damage after consumption.
The product, which was found to have contained some amounts of wheat and nuts that were not initially declared on the product packaging, had gone to be distributed to some stores across the US. The product is produced in Sweden.
The company has made the vital step of not removing the product from its product shelf but has also ensured that they are destroyed, preventing incidents that can lead to adverse health effects on its customers who consume them.
The Marabou Sea Salt Chocolate is not the only chocolate product that the FDA has had to recall in this month, as they have also taken the step to recall the Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones.
The product, which is produced by Hammond’s Candies of Denver, CO, was recalled by the FDA after customers of the product complained and reported that they had experienced some allergic reactions upon consumption. Once tested, the FDA discovered that the Waffle Cones had contained more than the required trace amounts of milk proteins, hence the reason for the reported allergic reactions experienced by customers who had consumed them.
What are the classes of FDA recalls?
The FDA has three classes of recall that underline the severity of a product’s consumption by customers.
- The Class 1 recall is the highest form of recall by the FDA. This is usually made when the product has been deemed to have the possibility of causing irreversible health damage upon consumption, leading to death or injuries.
- The Class 2 recall happens when a product has been closed as one that could cause temporary health damage upon its use. The damages can be repaired and are often remote.
- The Class 3 recall is the lowest class of recalls by the FDA. The use of the products in a Class 1 recall does not have the possibility of causing any serious health damage in the short or long term.
What can a customer do after a recall?
Customers who have been affected by the products or have bought the products can go ahead and return them in exchange for another product that falls within the same price range, or they could receive a full refund if they prefer that.
