Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Soy
Lindt & Sprungli is recalling 174,288 bars of Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate because they contain undeclared milk and soy.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 common allergens (milk and soy), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. is recalling 174,288 bars (1,210 cases) of Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, Net WT 3.5OZ (100g). The recall is due to the presence of undeclared milk and soy in the product.
The affected product is identified by Lot # L5539 and a Best By date of 11/30/2020. The chocolate was distributed in 36 states, Mexico, and to the Department of Defense.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with milk or soy allergies should consult a healthcare professional if they have consumed the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.; Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate; Net WT 3.5OZ (100g)
- Manufacturer
- Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.
- Category
- Food — Chocolate
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)
- Lot # L5539 Best By 11/30/2020
Distribution
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