Chocolate Recall: Cacao Art Crunchy Caramel
Announced 2026-02-18 · FDA
FDA is recalling Cacao Art Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate bars due to undeclared milk allergen. The product contains butter (cream, natural flavor) but milk is not declared in the ingredients or a contains statement. 128 bars (13 boxes) were distributed only in Florida; recall number EXP 07 2026.
| Brand | Cacao Art |
|---|---|
| Product | Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar caramel pieces 60% Cacao, NET WT 2 oz (60g), Ingredients *Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Butter (Cream, Natural Flavor) CONTAINS: SOY. Garcia Nevett chocolatier de miami, packaged in plastic envelope inside paper envelope, 10 bars per box. |
| Reason | Undeclared allergen - milk. Product contains butter; cream is listed as a sub-ingredient of the butter, but milk is not declared in the ingredients or a contains statement. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 128 |
| Distribution | Product was distributed only in Florida |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not eat if you have a milk allergy or dairy sensitivity.
- Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase with packaging.
- Contact the retailer or manufacturer for instructions and monitor FDA updates.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | EXP 07 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lot / date codes | EXP 07 2026 |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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