GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Check your Valentine’s candy: about 1,900 chocolate bars distributed by a Grand Rapids company have been recalled due to undeclared milk.

Gourmet International of Grand Rapids and manufacturer Dublin, Ireland-based Butlers Chocolates issued the joint recall of the Irish Whiskey Dark Chocolate 3.5-ounce tablet bar on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Butler's Dark Chocolate with Irish Whiskey has been recalled because milk, a potential allergen, is not listed as an ingredient.

“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious allergic reaction or illness if they consume these products,” the recall announcement said.

The affected chocolate bars were distributed to specialty food stores throughout the United States, including Michigan, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The product is in a cream-colored wrapper and bearing the description “Irish Whiskey – Dark Chocolate with Irish Whiskey.” It has the lot code 101048778, UPC is 8-44984-17619-7, and the expiration date is Aug. 16, 2020.

The recall was initiated after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found high levels of milk in the product, and milk is not a listed ingredient. Distribution has been suspended until the source of the milk is determined and appropriate steps to address it have been taken.

Consumers who have purchased the product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Individuals who have a milk allergy or are sensitive to milk products should not consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to date due to this occurance.

Consumers with questions may contact either Gourmet International or Butlers Chocolates at Gayle.Beld@Gourmetint.com, Skye.Parent@Gourmetint.com or katie.byrne@butlers.ie.

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