GEARHARTS FINE CHOCOLATES Net Wt. 4oz UPC 8 98111 00205 7; Net Wt. 8oz UPC 8 98111 00206; Gearharts Fine Chocolates 243B
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for GEARHARTS FINE CHOCOLATES Net Wt. 4oz UPC 8 98111 00205 7; Net Wt. 8oz UPC 8 981 by Gearharts Fine Chocolates, Inc.. Reason: Foreign Object - Broken glass was found in a piece of finished product..
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
H-0096-2027
Action Date
2026-10-28
Status
Ongoing
Category
food
Product Description
GEARHARTS FINE CHOCOLATES Net Wt. 4oz UPC 8 98111 00205 7; Net Wt. 8oz UPC 8 98111 00206; Gearharts Fine Chocolates 243B Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Lot/Code Info: BEST BY OCT 1 2026 to BEST BY OCT 21 2026
Quantity Affected: 4,703 pieces
Reason for Recall
Foreign Object - Broken glass was found in a piece of finished product.
Distribution
Product was shipped to the following states: CA, CT, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TX, VA & WA.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2026-09-22
Company
Charlottesville, VA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 82 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 117 food-related FDA actions this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Gearharts Fine Chocolates, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Gearharts Fine Chocolates, Inc. have FDA actions?
This is the only FDA action we have on record for Gearharts Fine Chocolates, Inc. in our database.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "H-0096-2027" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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