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Mehadrin Chocolate Leben Recall Due to Pasteurization Issue

Source: FDA · New Jersey

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UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE is recalling 3,975 cases of Mehadrin Chocolate Leben after the product may have been improperly pasteurized.

Reading this FDA recall beyond the headline

This notice was issued by FDA on September 8, 2026 and geographically references New Jersey. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "Product may have been improperly pasteurized.", distributed nj. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. 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.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.

The original agency source is linked below so you can verify this record directly before acting on it. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, fda, Food.

What Happened

The recalling firm initiated a voluntary recall because the product may have been improperly pasteurized.

Which Products Are Affected

Mehadrin Chocolate Leben, 6 OZ (170g) CUPS, UPC: 070784023144. Lot code: 101426 L5 2W, Use by date: 10/14/26. A total of 3,975 cases are affected. Distribution was limited to NJ.

What You Should Do

Consumers should not consume the affected product. Contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding return or refund.

Why This Matters

This is a Class II recall involving a potential food safety issue with distribution in New Jersey.

Source

FDA recall number H-1332-2026. Recalling firm: UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, Lancaster, NY.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Questions & Answers

Questions readers often have about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about? ▾
UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE is recalling 3,975 cases of Mehadrin Chocolate Leben after the product may have been improperly pasteurized.
Which agency issued this alert? ▾
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How is this recall classified, and why does that matter? ▾
The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, citing "Product may have been improperly pasteurized." as the reason. Class I is the most serious (reasonable probability of serious harm), Class II is a moderate or temporary health risk, and Class III is unlikely to cause harm.
What area is affected? ▾
This alert affects New Jersey. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more FDA Recalls updates? ▾
Browse the full FDA Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/recalls/fda/ for the latest updates from FDA and other agencies.

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