A Wegmans chocolate product was recently recalled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. of Warren, Ohio initiated the recall, informing the Food and Drug Administration on June 25 that Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, chocolate-flavored balls made of sugar and starch, contained “an undeclared milk allergen.”
“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,” according to the FDA notice says. “(A) subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the suppliers’ manufacturing process.”
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.”
No illnesses have been reported as of June 30.
The chocolate was distributed through Wegmans stores in eight states, including Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia as well as stores in Washington D.C.
Wegmans chocolate recall: Impacted products
Anyone who purchased Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils with specific lot codes may return the product to Wegmans’ customer service desk for a full refund, Wegmans said in a news release.
The chocolate is packaged in a plastic 18.5-ounce tub labeled “Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils.” The UPC code is 77890-49787.
The recall impacts the following lot codes:
Customers with question about the recall can call Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET daily.
The Gates, New York-based grocery store chain operates more than 110 stores on the east coast, including 50 stores in New York, according to its website.
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This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Chocolate recall at Wegmans: Here’s what to know
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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