4M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drop recall

Recalled by Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc · Watertown, WI, United States

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Chocolate may contain undeclared peanut residue.

Undeclared allergen: Peanut

For someone with a food allergy the label is the only protection. An undeclared allergen can trigger a severe reaction even in a trace amount, which is why most of these recalls are Class I. All undeclared allergens recalls.

What was recalled

4M Simply Free Semisweet Chocolate Drop (FT), Item # 53385. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), and Vanilla Extract. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate, 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI 53718

Quantity: 77,350 lbs.

Food: Chocolate & candy

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Lot # 2324T520CL14, 2343T550CL14.

Where it was sold

California Colorado Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Utah Wisconsin

FDA's distribution note: CA, CO, IL, KY, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, UT, WI

Low risk, but check. Class III means the product is unlikely to make anyone ill but breaks an FDA rule, often a labeling one. If your package matches, the store will normally refund it. The risk from an undeclared allergen is to people allergic to peanut; for anyone else the product is generally not a safety concern. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm: Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Jan 18, 2023
In FDA report of: Mar 22, 2023
Terminated: Aug 29, 2025
FDA recall number: F-0431-2023 · event 91534
Official record: FDA enforcement report search