Lake Champlain recalls well more than 100 chocolate products after consumer complaint of plastic pieces

Implicated products in a new chocolate recall have dates covering the past year. Lake Champlain Chocolates launched the action because a consumer found a piece of plastic in a chocolate product from the company.

The company reports that it sells chocolate products under several brand names, according to its recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration website. The products are in a variety of forms including gift packages, boxes and baskets. range from candy bars to gift baskets. See list below.

“LCC is issuing this recall after a consumer reported finding brittle plastic pieces in a finished product. After initial investigations and out of an abundance of caution, LCC is voluntarily recalling all potential affected product currently on the market from July 2020 through January 2021,” the notice states.

As of the posting of the recall notice there had not been any confirmed reports of injuries or adverse events in relation to the recalled chocolate products, according to company officials.

These chocolate products were distributed through retailers and distributors across all 50 states and in the company’s three Vermont retail stores.

LCC is asking customers to discontinue use and immediately dispose of any products listed above. Customers can find the “Best By Date” near the UPC number on the package. For any additional questions or concerns send email to info@lakechamplainchocolates.com.

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