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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: March 9, 2020
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Summary

Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. is recalling approximately 22,236 units of Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars because they may contain milk allergens not listed on the label. The level of milk found exceeds thresholds established by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. These 3.5 oz bars were distributed specifically within New York state.

Risk

The chocolate contains milk protein that is not declared on the ingredient list. If a consumer with a milk allergy eats this chocolate, they could experience a severe allergic reaction, which in some cases can be life-threatening.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your chocolate bars for Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate (3.5 oz / 100g) with a 'Best Before' date of 08-31-2020, Lot Code L4809, and UPC Code 0-37466-01645-0.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer 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: Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars (3.5 oz / 100g)
UPC Codes:
037466016450
Lot Numbers:
L4809
Date Ranges: Best Before 08-31-2020

Units affected: 22,236 in NY state

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84920
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.
Sold By: Retailers in New York state
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 22,236 units in NY state
Distributed To: New York

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