The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0722-2017·Announced 2016-12-21

Wegmans Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recalled for Incorrect Labeling

First Source, LLC is recalling Wegmans Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels because the rear label is incorrect and lacks allergen declarations.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which typically corresponds to a severity score of 1 or 2. However, the specific hazard involves missing allergen declarations, which is a significant labeling error that could pose a risk to sensitive individuals, warranting a 'Moderate' rating rather than 'Low'.

Plain-English summary

First Source, LLC is recalling 400 units of Wegmans Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels, NET WT 9.5 OZ (269g). The recall is due to an incorrect rear label on the packaging. The label currently displayed is intended for Dark Chocolate pretzels and does not include the required allergen declarations for the Milk Chocolate product.

The affected products have a Best Before date of 06-06-17. They were distributed through Wegmans Retail stores in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantry for the specific item with the incorrect rear label. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. This recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels, NET WT 9.5 OZ (269g)
Manufacturer
First Source, LLC
Affected units
400

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)

  • Best Before 06-06-17

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: