The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0037-2019·Announced 2018-10-24

Lidl Recalls Bellona Chocolate Wafers Due to Missing Wheat Allergen Labeling

Lidl US is voluntarily recalling Bellona brand chocolate wafers because the packaging fails to list wheat as an allergen.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling for wheat, a common allergen, which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lidl US Trading is voluntarily recalling all units of Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Crème Filling and White Chocolate Flavor. The recall is a precautionary measure because the product's allergen statement does not include wheat, despite the product containing this ingredient.

The affected product is sold in 5.3 oz. (150g) packages containing seven single-serving, foil-wrapped chocolate wafers on a cardboard tray with a foil overwrap. The product carries the UPC 20343613. Approximately 52,000 units were sold at Lidl retail locations in Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Consumers with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should not consume the product. Individuals who have purchased this item should check their pantry for the specific Bellona brand wafers described above and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor, 5.3 oz. (150g) package containing 7 single-serving, foil-wrapped chocolate wafers on a cardboard tray with foil overwrap.
Manufacturer
Lidl US TRADING
Affected units
52,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC: 20343613

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: