Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Upstate Niagara Cooperative Mehadrin Chocolate Leben recall: Product may have been improperly pasteurized

Recall published last month

Product may have been improperly pasteurized.

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Product may have been improperly pasteurized.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1332-2026
Published
September 2, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Units affected
3,975 cases
Distribution
New Jersey
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot code: 101426 L5 2W Use by date: 10/14/26
UPC codes
070784023144

Products covered by this recall

Mehadrin Chocolate Leben; 6 OZ (170g) CUPS, UPC: 070784023144

Check your product

The notice names 2 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.

  • 070784023144

Package size

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

  • 6 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Upstate Niagara Cooperative — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  3. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  4. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE — 368 Pleasant View Dr, Lancaster, NY, 14086-1316

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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Upstate Niagara Cooperative candy & chocolate recalled?

Product may have been improperly pasteurized. Product may have been improperly pasteurized.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 070784023144. 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?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New Jersey.

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