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ModerateReported February 18, 2026

Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar cara…

Recalled by Cacao Art

Food recall

Cacao Art

Class II — moderate

Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.

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Cacao Art has recalled Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar cara…, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on February 18, 2026 and was initiated on January 20, 2026. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar cara…, with approximately 128 bars- 13 boxes affected. The company behind the recall is Cacao Art, based in Miami, FL. The FDA describes the product as: “Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar caramel pieces 60% Cacao, NET WT 2 oz (60g), Ingredients *Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Butter (Cream, Natural Flavor) CONTAINS: SOY. Garcia Nevett chocolatier de miami, packaged in pla…”

Why was Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar cara… recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Undeclared allergen - milk. Product contains butter; cream is listed as a sub-ingredient of the butter, but milk is not declared in the ingredients or a contains statement.” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.

An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar cara…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (EXP 07 2026) before using it.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Cacao Art or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in FL. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.

Full recall details

Status
Terminated
Date reported
February 18, 2026
Recall started
January 20, 2026
Distributed in
FL
What was recalled
Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar caramel pieces 60% Cacao, NET WT 2 oz (60g), Ingredients *Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Butter (Cream, Natural Flavor) CONTAINS: SOY. Garcia Nevett chocolatier de miami, packaged in plastic envelope inside paper envelope, 10 bars per box.
Why it was recalled (as stated by the FDA)
Undeclared allergen - milk. Product contains butter; cream is listed as a sub-ingredient of the butter, but milk is not declared in the ingredients or a contains statement.
How to identify the affected product
EXP 07 2026
Amount recalled
128 bars- 13 boxes

What you can do

Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

Quick answers

Why was Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar cara… recalled?+

According to the FDA: Undeclared allergen - milk.

How serious is this recall?+

Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.

What should I do if I have Crunchy Caramel artisan dark chocolate with crunch brown sugar cara…?+

Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

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View the official FDA record

Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.

Recall number: H-0498-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.