Chef's Companion Mousse Mix Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen
Diamond Crystal Brands recalls Chef's Companion Instant Chocolate Mousse Mix due to undeclared soy. Check your pantry for this allergen risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Products were made with a cocoa powder that contained soy lecithin but soy was not declared on the label.
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What happened, in plain English
Diamond Crystal Brands Inc is recalling Chef's Companion Instant Chocolate Mousse Mix because the product contains soy lecithin, which was not listed on the label. This poses a risk to individuals with soy allergies who may unknowingly consume the allergen. The recall covers 139 cases distributed across several states. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16689-chef-s-companion-mousse-mix-recall-undeclared-soy-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16689-chef-s-companion-mousse-mix-recall-undeclared-soy-allergen · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0031-2020
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“Chef's Companion Mousse Mix Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16689-chef-s-companion-mousse-mix-recall-undeclared-soy-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-0031-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0031-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cocoa powder used in the mix contained soy lecithin, but this ingredient was not declared on the product label. People with soy allergies could experience a serious allergic reaction if they consume the product believing it is soy-free.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Chef's Companion Instant Chocolate Mousse Mix in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Individuals with soy allergies are at the highest risk of an allergic reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Chef's Companion Instant Chocolate Mousse Mix with a net weight of 1 lb 14 oz (851 g). The package indicates it was distributed by Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. in Savannah, GA, and includes the code 219KCA.
- Brand
Chef's Companion- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed to customers in CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, OK, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0030-2020 | Madrona Market Delicatessen Hot Cocoa Mix, Net Wt. 2 lb (907 g), Distributed by Food Services of America, Inc. Scottsdale, AZ packaged 6 boxes per case.; 217KCA, 234KCA | 1,989 cases |
| F-0031-2020 | Chef's Companion Instant Chocolate Mousse Mix Net Wt. 1 lb 14 oz (851 g), Dist by Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA packaged 8 boxes per case.; 219KCA | 139 cases |
| F-0032-2020 | Gridestone Cafe Swiss Style Cocoa Mix, Net Wt. 32 OZ (2 lb) 907 g, Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA packaged 12 boxes per case.; 192KCA, 219KCA, 220KCA, 227KCA | 1,162 cases |
What to do — step by step
Check your pantry
Verify if you have Chef's Companion Instant Chocolate Mousse Mix with net weight 1 lb 14 oz (851 g) and code 219KCA.
Avoid consumption
Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy or are unsure about the ingredients listed on the label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 18 states.
FDA distribution: “Distributed to customers in CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, OK, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA 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: FDA Recall #F-0031-2020 (August 30, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0031-2020 to see it in context.
- 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 FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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