Natural Cocoa Powder 22-24% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand name: Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582240; Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405

Diamond Crystal Brands INC recalled Natural Cocoa Powder 22-24% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand name: Chef's Companion: 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 149 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.