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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Soy

Agency Publication Date: April 3, 2020
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Summary

Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. is recalling approximately 174,288 bars (1,210 cases) of Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate because the product contains milk and soy that are not listed on the label. This recall was initiated after it was discovered that the chocolate bars contained these allergens, which can cause serious or life-threatening reactions in people with sensitivities or allergies to milk or soy. The affected 3.5-ounce (100g) bars were distributed across 38 states, Mexico, and to the Department of Defense.

Risk

Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your chocolate bars for Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate in 3.5-ounce (100g) packages with Lot Number L5539 and a Best By date of 11/30/2020.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate (3.5oz / 100g)by Lindt
Lot Numbers:
L5539 (Best By 11/30/2020)

Recall Number: F-0883-2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85263
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.
Sold By: Department of Defense; Retailers in Mexico
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 174,288 bars (1210 cases)
Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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