Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos recall: Undeclared milk allergen

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared milk allergen

Glicks Candy & chocolate — recalled candy & chocolate
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
February 21, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Glicks
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Amazon
UPC codes
840762044535, 10840762044549
Reports of harm
The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date.

Products covered by this recall

Dark Chocolate Conettos

What the company announced

Bayonne, NJ. (February 21st, 2025) – Kayco , a Bayonne NJ company is recalling their Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos were distributed to stores nationwide, predominately located in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut regions, during the weeks of October 13th, 2024 through February 14th, 2025. Some units were sold on Amazon.com.

This recall was initiated after the company was notified by their Quality Control Department that a limited number of bags labeled as “Dark Chocolate Conettos” contained Milk Chocolate Conettos, which contains milk allergen that is not declared on the label.

Only packages bearing the Lot Code below, may potentially have milk Conettos in the “darkchocolate Conettos” bag.

  • UPC Code: 840762044535 Case UPC is 10840762044549 · Description: Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos 2.47 oz · Lot Code: 02092024

The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date.

We immediately informed all retailers who had purchased this lot code about this recall and instructed them to inspect their inventory or remove any potential affected product on their shelves.

Consumers who may have purchased this product are advised to inspect their product for the affected Lot Code 02092024. Consumers may return the product for credit or refund. If a consumer experiences an allergic reaction they are urged to report to a medical provider.

Consumers who have questions may contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 718-369-4600 Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5PM Eastern Time.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 840762044535
  • 10840762044549

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 02092024

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 2.47 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Glicks — The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers may return the product for credit or refund.

Company contact: Kayco — Consumers: 718-369-4600, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Glicks candy & chocolate recalled?

Undeclared milk allergen People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 840762044535, 10840762044549; lot code 02092024. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers may return the product for credit or refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Amazon.

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