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Food recall · FDA · Published October 30, 2017

New American Food Products, LLC DBA American Foods recalls Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans: CVS Gold Emblem DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO BEANS 2.25oz (64g) UPC: 0504428576601; Candy

American Foods recalls Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans due to undeclared milk content. This may affect people with dairy allergies. Check product UPCs listed for affected items.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0357-2018FoodAmerican Foods ›
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Recalling firmNew American Food Products, LLC DBA American Foods983 Riverside Dr, N/A · Methuen, MA 01844-6703
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What happened, in plain English

American Foods is recalling dark chocolate espresso beans because they contain undeclared milk. This poses a risk for people with dairy allergies who might consume the product without knowing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20133-american-foods-dark-chocolate-espresso-beans-recall-undeclared-milk-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20133-american-foods-dark-chocolate-espresso-beans-recall-undeclared-milk-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0357-2018

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“American Foods Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans Recall: Undeclared Milk Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20133-american-foods-dark-chocolate-espresso-beans-recall-undeclared-milk-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0357-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0357-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains milk without being declared on the label. This can cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to dairy. The recall is for specific product variants sold in certain stores.

Who’s affected

People with dairy allergies are at risk if they consume these beans. The recall applies to specific brands and stores selling the product.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC numbers listed: 0504428576601, 024354650049, 041268206414, 049705168240, or 024354705206. The product is sold in stores like CVS, Hannaford, Market Basket, and Weigels.

  • Brand
    American Foods
  • Product
    Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans: CVS Gold Emblem DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO BEANS 2.25oz (64g) UPC: 0504428576601; Candy
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 4 products

All 4 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
    Retail stores in the United States
Recall numberProduct, codes & lots
F-0357-2018Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans: CVS Gold Emblem DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO BEANS 2.25oz (64g) UPC: 0504428576601; Candy Break Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans 2.75oz (78g), UPC:024354650049; Hannaford Excellent Espresso Beans 2.75oz (78g), UPC: 041268206414; Market Basket Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean 3oz (85g), UPC: 049705168240; Weigels Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans 2.75oz (78g), UPC: 024354705206; All best before dates
F-0358-2018Dark Chocolate Covered Ginger: CVS Gold Emblem Dark Chocolate Covered Ginger 9oz (255g), UPC: 050428540220;Ocean State Candy Break Dark Chocolate Ginger 9oz (255g), UPC:024354501006; All best before dates
F-0359-2018Dark Chocolate Covered Berries: CVS Gold Emblem Dark Chocolate Berries 8oz (227 g), UPC: 0 50428 54100 5; Ocean State Candy Break Dark Chocolate Powerberries 9oz (255g), UPC: 024354501105; All best before dates
F-0360-2018Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds: Market Basket Dark Chocolate Almonds 11oz (311g), UPC: 049705169650; All best before dates
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product UPC

    Look for the specific UPC numbers listed in the recall notice to identify affected items.

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Questions people ask

Why is milk undeclared in these beans?

The recall notice states the product contains undeclared milk, but does not explain why it was not declared.

Do I need to stop using these beans?

The recall does not specify a stop-use action, so you can continue using them if you do not have a dairy allergy.

Which stores sold these beans?

The recall mentions CVS, Hannaford, Market Basket, and Weigels as sellers of the affected products.

Take action

Contact American Foods

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

Subject: Recall F-0357-2018 — American Foods Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans: CVS Gold Emblem DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO BEANS 2.25oz 

Hello,

I own a Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans: CVS Gold Emblem DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO BEANS 2.25oz (64g) UPC: 0504428576601; Candy that is covered by recall F-0357-2018 from American Foods.

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-0357-2018 (October 30, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0357-2018 to see it in context.
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