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By Toby Meyjes
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A recall of Dubai-style chocolate because of undeclared wheat has been issued the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Rolling Pin Baking Company LLC, based in New York, issued a voluntary recall of its Dubai Style Chocolate on August 29. The FDA later issued a Class II classification for the recall on October 22.
Newsweek has contacted Rolling Pin Baking Company LLC for comment via its online contact form outside of regular working hours.
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Why It Matters
A Class II recall is issued when exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, with a remote chance of serious adverse health outcomes, according to the FDA.
Wheat is one of the nine major allergens set out in law in the United States, along with milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame.
According to the organization Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), wheat allergies may affect up to one percent of children in the U.S., and are most often reported among the very young.
Allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms, such as hives and lip swelling, to life-threatening complications, such as anaphylaxis, that may include fatal respiratory problems.
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What To Know
The product affected by the recall is the following:
- Dubai Style Chocolate 17.64 oz stand-up pouch - 127,680 units - UPC code: 642461215854
The product did not declare wheat in the allergen statement, the FDA said.
The recalled chocolates were distributed between May 1 and August 29 this year. They were distributed in the following states: Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, California, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
As of October 22, no illnesses had been reported by the FDA in connection with the consumption of the recalled chocolates.
What People Are Saying
FARE says on its website: "When a person with a wheat allergy is exposed to wheat, proteins in the wheat bind to specific IgE antibodies made by the person’s immune system. This binding triggers the person’s immune defenses, leading to reaction symptoms that can be mild or very severe."
The FDA says on its website: "To protect those with food allergies and other food hypersensitivities, the FDA enforces regulations requiring companies to list ingredients on packaged foods and beverages. For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements."
What Happens Next
The recall is ongoing, according to the FDA. Consumers who have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat should not consume the recalled chocolates.
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