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Diamond Crystal Brands Inc recall details, lot review, and report.

Diamond Crystal Brands Inc recall for Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 1071909858223 is listed as Class II with status Terminated. Reason: During sanitation, the firm discovered metal pieces missing from a sifter screen.

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Recall numberF-1626-2017

Event ID76537

FirmDiamond Crystal Brands Inc

Firm locationMitchellville, IA, United States

Initiation dateFebruary 17, 2017

Termination dateJune 28, 2017

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Recall rows can be broad. The most important step is comparing the product description, package size, lot/code text, date range, and distribution details against the item or inventory record.

Product description

Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405

Lot and code info

UPC 50758108102533: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 040HBA; UPC 50719098582293: Lot numbers 024HBA, 025HBA, 026HBA, 028HBA; and UPC 10719098582233: Lot numbers 026HBA, 027HBA, 039HBA, 040HBA.

Distribution pattern

Product distributed to foodservice customers nationwide. There was no foreign/military/government distribution reported.

Questions to ask before acting on this recall

Does the product description, lot/code, package size, date, or UPC match what is in inventory?
Does the distribution pattern include the state, supplier, store, warehouse, school, restaurant, or facility involved?
Has the recalling firm or regulator published customer instructions, return steps, or disposal guidance?
Is the recall ongoing, terminated, expanded, or linked to a newer enforcement row?
For food-service or retail use, who documented the pull, customer notice, supplier contact, and disposal/return step?

Related firm records

Other indexed recalls for Diamond Crystal Brands Inc

Recall	Class	Status	Report date	Recall number
Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc.Chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix packaged in the following ways: 1) Classic Sysco Chocolate Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 2) Classic Sysco Chocolate Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Net Wt. 32 OZ, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 3) Chef's Companion Chocolate Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Distributed by Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savanah, GA, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 4) Ellington Farms Chocolate Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Distributed by: Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 5) Monarch, Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Distributed by US Foods, Inc. Rosemont, IL, in paper pouches, 12 per case. 5) Katy's Kitchen, , Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Marketed by Independent Marketing Alliance, Houston, TX, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 6) West Creek, Chocolate Instant Pudding & Pie Mix, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA, in paper pouches, 12 per case;	Class I	Terminated	February 20, 2019	F-0862-2019
Diamond Crystal Brands IncNatural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405	Class II	Terminated	March 29, 2017	F-1626-2017