FDA Closes Recall of Mehadrin Chocolate Leben Cups Over Pasteurization Concern
The FDA has closed the Class II recall of Mehadrin Chocolate Leben cups, initiated after possible improper pasteurization.
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FDA Class II Recall Issued for Mehadrin Chocolate Leben Cups Over Pasteurization Concern
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for Mehadrin Chocolate Leben, a cultured dairy dessert sold in 6 oz (170g) cups, according to an FDA enforcement report dated September 2, 2026. The recall, initiated August 10, 2026, covers 3,975 cases distributed in New Jersey. The product may have been improperly pasteurized, the FDA said.
The affected product carries UPC 070784023144 and lot code 101426 L5 2W with a use-by date of 10/14/26. The recall was issued by Upstate Niagara Cooperative, based in Lancaster, NY. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, meaning the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, with the chance of serious harm remote, according to the FDA's recall definitions.
The total volume affected is approximately 23,900 ounces, calculated from the stated case count and pack size. The recall is ongoing. The FDA's enforcement database lists one other action by Upstate Niagara Cooperative, a 2020 recall of Wegmans fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt due to undeclared coconut flakes; that history does not indicate any fault in this current action.
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