Guittard 72% Cacao Chocolate Wafers Recall
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Guittard Chocolate Company is recalling 72% Cacao Chocolate with Date Sugar Wafers due to potential Salmonella contamination.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 10, 2026 and geographically references Ohio. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Guittard Chocolate Company is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its 72% CACAO CHOCOLATE WITH DATE SUGAR WAFERS due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 2,857 cases of 72% CACAO CHOCOLATE WITH DATE SUGAR WAFERS (Item: 0568C25, UPC: 00071818367654), net weight 25 lb (11.3 kg) per case. Affected lot codes and Best By dates include: 11775A (12/27/2026), 21775A (12/27/2026), 31785A (12/28/2026), 11785A (12/28/2026), 21785A (12/28/2026), 22095M (01/28/2027), 12105M (01/29/2027), and 22105M (01/29/2027). Distribution was limited to Ohio.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not consume the product and should contact Guittard Chocolate Company for return or refund information.
Why This Matters
This is a Class I recall for a food product with potential Salmonella contamination, which can cause serious illness.
Source
FDA Recall Number: H-0861-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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