Chocolate Sold at Supermarkets in 8 States, DC Recalled over Risk of ‘Serious’ Allergic Reaction
- Last week, Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. initiated a recall of Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils after identifying milk allergens that were not listed on the product’s packaging distributed across eight states and Washington, D.C.
- The recall was triggered by a brief disruption in the supplier’s production process that caused milk to contaminate items labeled as milk-free.
- The recalled 18.5-ounce plastic tubs have specific lot codes, including 55021 with a best-by date of December 28, 2025, and customers are urged to return them for a full refund.
- The FDA warned that people with milk allergies risk a "serious or life-threatening" reaction and encouraged those affected to seek medical help and report symptoms online.
- No illnesses have been reported as of June 30, but the recall highlights increasing anaphylaxis rates and the risks from accidental allergen exposure in food products.
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Chocolates Recalled in 8 States and DC Over Milk Allergen
Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands California Inc. is withdrawing decorative confections from the market “because they contain undeclared milk allergen,” the company said in an announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration on June 30. The recalled items, Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, were distributed via Wegmans retail stores in the District of Columbia and eight states: Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ne…
Chocolate sold at supermarkets in 8 states, DC recalled over risk of ‘serious’ allergic reaction
Chocolate candies that were sold in multiple states are being recalled over the potential presence of an undeclared milk allergen, which could cause a "serious or life-threatening" reaction to people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk.
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