Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405

Diamond Crystal Brands INC recalled Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foo in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 17, 2017.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Product distributed to foodservice customers nationwide. There was no foreign/military/government distribution reported," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Mitchellville, IA. The recall covers 652 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 29, 2017), 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.