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Food recall · FDA · Published October 31, 2017

WHOLE ALTERNATIVES LLC recalls Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 oz clam shell & 25 lb box Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (Sugar, chocolate Liquor, Cocoa

Whole Alternatives LLC recalls dark chocolate covered almonds due to failure to label milk content. Products sold between 2017-2018 may be affected.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0920-2018FoodWhole Alternatives ›
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Recalling firmWHOLE ALTERNATIVES LLC1402 W Main St, N/A · Louisville, KY 40203-1328
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What happened, in plain English

Whole Alternatives LLC is recalling dark chocolate covered almonds because they failed to declare milk on the label. This means some products might contain milk without being labeled, which could be a problem for people with milk allergies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20108-whole-alternatives-dark-chocolate-almonds-recall-missing-milk-label.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20108-whole-alternatives-dark-chocolate-almonds-recall-missing-milk-label · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0920-2018

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“Whole Alternatives Dark Chocolate Almonds Recall: Missing Milk Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20108-whole-alternatives-dark-chocolate-almonds-recall-missing-milk-label. Based on FDA recall #F-0920-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0920-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product was repackaged without declaring milk on the label. This means some products might contain milk but aren't labeled as such. This could be dangerous for people with milk allergies who might consume the product without knowing.

Who’s affected

People who purchased the dark chocolate covered almonds from Whole Alternatives between 2017 and 2018 are likely affected. Those with milk allergies are at higher risk if the product contains milk without being labeled.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the brand names 'Sage Valley' or 'Tree of Life' on the packaging. Look for specific lot numbers and best by dates listed in the recall notice (e.g., LOT 217P10, Best By Date 8/4/2017).

  • Brand
    Whole Alternatives
  • Product
    Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 oz clam shell & 25 lb box Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (Sugar, chocolate Liquor, Cocoa
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the lot numbers and best by dates listed in the recall notice to determine if your product is affected.

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Questions people ask

Why was milk not labeled?

The supplier failed to declare milk on the label, so when Whole Alternatives repackaged the product, they did not include milk on their label.

Is this product safe to eat?

The product may contain milk without being labeled, so people with milk allergies should avoid it until they confirm the label.

What should I do if I have the product?

Check the product label for the specific lot numbers and best by dates mentioned in the recall notice to see if it's affected.

Take action

Contact Whole Alternatives

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

Subject: Recall F-0920-2018 — Whole Alternatives Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 oz clam shell & 25 lb box Ingredients: Dark Cho

Hello,

I own a Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 oz clam shell & 25 lb box Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (Sugar, chocolate Liquor, Cocoa that is covered by recall F-0920-2018 from Whole Alternatives.

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-0920-2018 (October 31, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0920-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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