Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Mellace Family Brands is recalling Wegmans brand Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils because the product may contain undeclared milk.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product may contain undeclared milk allergen."
Plain-English summary
Mellace Family Brands California Inc is recalling Wegmans brand Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils in 18.5 oz. (524 g) plastic containers. The recall involves 294 cases, with 12 plastic containers per case. The product is being recalled because it may contain undeclared milk allergen.
The affected product has Lot Numbers 98581 and 05033, with best-by dates of 12/18/2020 and 12/28/2020. The product was distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Wegmans brand Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils in an 18.5 oz. (524 g) plastic container, 12 plastic containers per case.
- Manufacturer
- Mellace Family Brands California Inc
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 294
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 Number: 98581 & 05033 Best by: 12/18/2020 & 12/28/2020
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