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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: May 15, 2020
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Summary

Mellace Family Brands California Inc has recalled 294 cases of Wegmans brand Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils because they may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label. The products are sold in 18.5 oz. (524 g) plastic containers. This recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Wegmans brand Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils in 18.5 oz. (524 g) plastic containers.
  2. Locate the lot numbers and best-by dates on your packaging. Affected products include lot number 98581 with a best-by date of 12/18/2020 and lot number 05033 with a best-by date of 12/28/2020.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Mellace Family Brands California Inc for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

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: Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils (18.5 oz.)by Wegmans
Lot Numbers:
98581 (Best by 12/18/2020)
05033 (Best by 12/28/2020)

12 plastic containers per case; Recall #: F-0949-2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85539
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Mellace Family Brands California Inc
Sold By: Wegmans
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 294 cases.
Distributed To: Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia

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