Saturday, December 20, 2008

Gourmet Cocoa Products Recalled - May Contain Melamine

December 20, 2008

A Canadian company, Dorsey Marketing Inc. (Ville St. Laurent, QC) has recalled several cocoa products after FDA detected melamine in a few samples.

The cocoa products were imported into the United States by Dorsey, and distributed through Big Lot stores (during the weeks of September 22 and September 29) and Shopko stores (during the week of October 10) nationwide.

The following items have been recalled:

  • G&J Hot Cocoa Stuffer, Item 120144 (UPC 061361201444): sold in small green and blue boxes with backer card, candy cane and marshmallows
  • G&J His and Hers Hot Cocoa Set,  Item 120129 (UPC 489702201296): sold with 2 ceramic mugs in a brown box
  • G&J French Vanilla Cocoa, Item 120126 (UPC 061361201260): sold in small green bag with whisk attached
  • G&J Double Chocolate Cocoa, Item 120126 (UPC 061361201260): sold in small green bag with whisk attached

The country of origin of these products was not identified in the recall notice.

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