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Class II, May Cause HarmF-0249-2022

TK019 2017 Choc Cup Powder Blend Bag 50#. Item number 4005543

Recalled by Puratos Corporation (hq and Innovation Center) on Oct 29, 2021

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Puratos Corporation (hq and Innovation Center) recalled TK019 2017 Choc Cup Powder Blend Bag 50#. Item number 4005543 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 29, 2021.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Product may be contaminated with foreign material (metal)" Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Distributed to domestic customers in CA, NJ, IN, PA, TN, NY, NC, TX, FL, DE, LA, and LA. Distributed to foreign customers in Dominican Republic and Trinidad." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Pennsauken, NJ. The recall covers 119,900 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 8, 2021), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Product may be contaminated with foreign material (metal)

Product Description

TK019 2017 Choc Cup Powder Blend Bag 50#. Item number 4005543

Distribution

Distributed to domestic customers in CA, NJ, IN, PA, TN, NY, NC, TX, FL, DE, LA, and LA. Distributed to foreign customers in Dominican Republic and Trinidad.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.