Vosges Recalls Uncured Bacon Ganache Bars for Undeclared Allergens
Vosges, LTD recalls ~135 lbs of Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate bars due to undeclared coconut allergen. Do not consume; return or discard.
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What happened, in plain English
Vosges, LTD is recalling approximately 135 pounds of Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate products because the label does not declare coconut, a known allergen. The affected items were packaged between January 15 and January 22, 2016. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275535-vosges-recalls-uncured-bacon-ganache-bars-for-undeclared-allergens.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275535-vosges-recalls-uncured-bacon-ganache-bars-for-undeclared-allergens · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #014-2016
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“Vosges Recalls Uncured Bacon Ganache Bars for Undeclared Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275535-vosges-recalls-uncured-bacon-ganache-bars-for-undeclared-allergens. Based on USDA FSIS recall #014-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/vosges-ltd-recalls-uncured-bacon-ganache-chocolate-products-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains coconut, which is not listed on the ingredient label. This misbranding poses a risk to anyone with a coconut allergy who might unknowingly consume the allergen.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Trader Joes Uncured Bacon Ganache Bars in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina between January 15 and January 22, 2016. Individuals with coconut allergies are at risk of an allergic reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 3oz flow-wrapped bars of Trader Joes Uncured Bacon Ganache Bar (SKU 55001) in a 135-lb. individual paper carton containing 720 bars. Check for a BEST BY code of 03 SEP 2016 and the establishment number EST. 34647 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Vosges, LTD- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the chocolate bars if you have them at home.
Discard or return items
Throw away the recalled bars or return them to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina”
States: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Has anyone been injured by this product?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products as of the recall announcement.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #014-2016 (February 8, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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