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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Heilemann Confiserie Solid Chocolate Holiday Treats Recalled for Plastic

Agency Publication Date: March 2, 2023
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Summary

Alpenland International, Inc. has recalled approximately 220 boxes of Heilemann Confiserie Solid Chocolate Holiday Treats (3.5 oz) after receiving a report of plastic found in the product. The chocolates are labeled as "Heilemann Confiserie Weihnachtsfiguren aus Edelvollmilch-Schokolade" and were sold at retailers in 30 states. Consumers should check their packaging for specific "Best if Used By" dates to determine if their treats are affected.

Risk

The chocolate may contain pieces of plastic, which can pose a choking hazard or cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. One complaint of plastic in the product has been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Heilemann Confiserie Weihnachtsfiguren aus Edelvollmilch-Schokolade (Solid Chocolate Holiday Treats) sold in 3.5 oz boxes with UPC 4006574007199 and "Best if Used By" dates of 17.05.23 or 17.08.23.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Alpenland International, Inc. for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Heilemann Confiserie Weihnachtsfiguren aus Edelvollmilch-Schokolade Solid Chocolate Holiday Treats (3.5 oz)
UPC Codes:
4006574007199
Lot Numbers:
Best if Used By 17.05.23
Best if Used By 17.08.23

Recall #: F-0383-2023

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91565
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Alpenland International, Inc.
Sold By: retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 220/3.5 oz boxes
Distributed To: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia

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