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Food recall · FDA · Published September 10, 2019

STARK INC. recalls Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER Chocolate with caramelized coffee beans; Net Weight: 3.5oz / 100g; Ingredients: sugar,

STARK recalls Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER chocolate with undeclared milk. This product may contain traces of milk and is unsafe for those with milk allergies. Consumers should check UPC 000417 927002 and contact STARK for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0021-2020FoodSTARK ›
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Recalling firmSTARK INC.200 Forest Dr, N/A · Greenvale, NY 11548-1216
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What happened, in plain English

STARK is recalling Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER chocolate because it contains undeclared milk. This poses a risk for people with milk allergies, as the product may contain traces of milk. Consumers should stop using it if they have a milk allergy. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16674-stark-ritter-sport-kaffeesplitter-chocolate-recall-undeclared-milk-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16674-stark-ritter-sport-kaffeesplitter-chocolate-recall-undeclared-milk-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0021-2020

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“STARK Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER Chocolate Recall: Undeclared Milk Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16674-stark-ritter-sport-kaffeesplitter-chocolate-recall-undeclared-milk-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0021-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0021-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The chocolate contains undeclared milk, meaning it may have traces of milk that could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to milk. This is a food safety issue for those with milk allergies.

Who’s affected

People with milk allergies are at risk from this chocolate, which may contain traces of milk. The product is sold in Germany and has a UPC code of 000417 927002.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER chocolate with a net weight of 3.5oz (100g) and UPC code 000417 927002. The product is manufactured in Germany by Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG.

  • Brand
    STARK
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check for Milk Allergy Risk

    If you have a milk allergy, stop using this chocolate as it may contain traces of milk.

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Questions people ask

Is this chocolate safe for people with milk allergies?

No, this chocolate may contain traces of milk and is unsafe for people with milk allergies.

What is the UPC code for this product?

The UPC code is 000417 927002.

Where is this chocolate manufactured?

This chocolate is manufactured in Germany by Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG.

Take action

Contact STARK

We’ve drafted a message you can send STARK to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0021-2020 — STARK STARK

Hello,

I own a STARK that is covered by recall F-0021-2020 from STARK.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0021-2020 (September 10, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0021-2020 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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