Artisan Confections Recalls Dagoba new moon Rich Dark Chocolate Squares

Chocolate squares. (Image credit: CPSC.)

Artisan Confections Company is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its Dagoba Organic Chocolate new moon Rich Dark Chocolate 74% cacao 0.32 ounce squares because they may contain Salmonella. No other sizes or Dagoba items are involved in this recall.

The recall involves 33 cases of 0.32 oz squares that were sold nationwide online and through natural/specialty food retail outlets after October 27, 2010. The only affected products were sold from display boxes labeled with the code 37HLB11, UPC 10474-55509. There have been no consumer complaints or reports of illness associated with this product.

The item was produced at a third-party manufacturer. The recall was initiated after quality checks indicated the presence of salmonella in a single sample.

Consumers who have purchased the item in question should contact Artisan Confections Consumer Relations at 866-608-6944. (9 a.m to 4 p.m. EST).

Box of chocolate squares. (Image credit: CPSC.)

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