Cacao Art Recalls Crunchy Caramel Dark Chocolate Over Undeclared Milk Allergen
Cacao Art is recalling Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate bars distributed in Florida because they contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to those with allergies.
What Happened
Cacao Art (operating as Garcia Nevett chocolatier de miami) has initiated a voluntary recall of its Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate bars. The recall was issued because the product contains butter and cream, but milk—a major allergen—was not declared on the ingredient label or in a “contains” statement. This oversight was identified during a firm-initiated investigation.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the following specific product:
- Product Name: Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar caramel pieces 60% Cacao
- Net Weight: 2 oz (60g)
- Packaging: Plastic envelope inside a paper envelope, distributed in boxes of 10 bars.
- Code Information: EXP 07 2026
- Quantity: 128 bars (approximately 13 boxes)
- Distribution: The product was distributed exclusively within the state of Florida.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected chocolate bars and have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk are urged not to consume the product. The firm has reached out to affected parties via email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, and site visits. For questions or to arrange for a return, consumers can contact Cacao Art at their Miami location: 7109 / 7115 Sw 43rd St, Miami, FL 33155.
Why This Matters
For individuals with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity, consuming this product could lead to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
Source
Information provided by the FDA under recall number H-0498-2026.
Source: FDA Official Notice