Salento Organics Recalls 4-ounce Packages of Various Dark Chocolate Bites - 3/31/23

Company Announcement Date: March 29, 2023
FDA Publish Date: March 29, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages, Snack Food Item, Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Milk
Company Name: Salento Organics
Brand Name: Salento Organics
Product Description: Various Dark Chocolate Fruit and Peanut Bites

Salento Organics of West Palm Beach, Fla., is recalling its 4-ounce packages of Dark Chocolate Pitaya Bites, Dark Chocolate Goldenberry Bites, Dark Chocolate Mango Bites, Dark Chocolate Banana Bites, Dark Chocolate Pineapple Bites, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites because they may contain undeclared milk.

People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled Salento Organics products were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

The recalled products include:

  • Dark Chocolate Pitaya Bites
    • UPC: 8-60006-27410-0
    • Lot: 0322-14 and 0422-14
    • Best By Dates: Feb. 1, 2024
  • Dark Chocolate Goldenberry Bites
    • UPC: 8-60006-27411-4
    • Lot: 0322-12 and 0422-12
    • Best By Date: Feb. 1, 2024
  • Dark Chocolate Mango Bites
    • UPC: 8-60006-27412-2
    • Lot: 0322-10 / 0422-10 / 0722-10, 1122-10 / >0123-10
    • Best By Dates: Feb. 1, 2024 / May 1, 2024 / Jan. 1, 2025
  • Dark Chocolate Banana Bites
    • UPC: 8-60006-27414-6
    • Lot: 0322-13 / 0422-13 / 0722-13 / 1122-13 / 0123-13
    • Best By Dates: Feb. 1, 2024 / May 1, 2024 / Jan. 1, 2025
  • Dark Chocolate Pineapple Bites
    • UPC: 8-60006-27413-9
    • Lot: 0322-11 / 0422-11 / 0722-11 / 1122-11 / 0123-11
    • Best By Dates: Feb. 1, 2024 / May 1, 2024 / Jan. 1, 2025
  • Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites
    • UPC: 8-60006-27415-3
    • Lot: 0322-15 / 0422-15 / 0722-15 / 1122-15 / 0123-15
    • Best By Dates: Feb. 1, 2024 / May 1, 2024 / Jan. 1, 2025

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.

Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.
Production of the product has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased the 4-ounce packages of Dark Chocolate Fruit and Peanut Bites listed above are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may e-mail Salento Organics at hello@salentorganics.com or call 561-402-8232 Monday-Friday between 9AM-5PM EST. Read more about this recall notice on the FDA website.

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*We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
*We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
*ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
*For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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