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Wegmans Semi-sweet Chocolate recalled due to Undeclared Allergen
7 months ago •source fda.gov
United States
####Update July 16th, 2025:The recall was classified as Class II.
Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm
June 30th, 2025:
Mellace Family Brands is recalling Wegmans Semi – Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils because they contain an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product with the lot codes shown below. This product was distributed through Wegmans retail stores in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C. in the United States.
The product is packaged in a plastic tub labeled Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils 18.5oz (1LB 2.5OZ) 524g, UPC 0 77890 49787 6, SCC 10077890497873.
Best By and Lot codes are located on the left side of the tub.
The affected lot codes are:
- 55021 BEST BY: DEC 28, 2025
- 55031 BEST BY: DEC 29, 2025
- 55491 BEST BY: FEB 13, 2026
- 55501 BEST BY: FEB 14, 2026
- 56061 BEST BY: APR 11, 2026
- 56071 BEST BY: APR 12, 2026
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils contained a milk allergen and was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. This Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the suppliers' manufacturing process.
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mellace-family-brands-california-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergen-wegmans-semi
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