The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0278-2025·Announced 2025-07-16

Wegmans semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils recalled over undeclared milk allergen

Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils are being recalled because of undeclared milk. 595 cases are affected across nine states and the District of Columbia.

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: Allergen mislabeling on a common allergen: milk is undeclared on a product where it is not named.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, net weight 18.5 oz (1 lb 2.5 oz, 524 g), packaged in a plastic tub and packed 12 per case, distributed by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. of Rochester, New York, UPC 0 77890 49787 6, SCC 10077890497873, are being recalled. The action covers 595 cases.

The stated reason is undeclared milk. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

Affected product carries packer/manufacturer number 84610 and the lot numbers listed in the recall notice. Distribution was to retail stores in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

People with a milk allergy should not eat the product and should return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has eaten it and has an allergic reaction should seek medical advice.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, NET WT 18.5 OZ (1 LB 2.5 OZ) (524 g), packaged in a plastic tub and packed 12 per case, Distributed by: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Rochester, NY 14603. Ingredients: Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cacao Fat, Corn Starch, Soy Lecithin (emulsifier
Manufacturer
Mellace Family Brands California Inc
Hazard
  • undeclared-allergen
  • milk
  • mislabeling
  • class-ii

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 (6)

  • 2025 55031 BEST BY: DEC 29
  • 2025 55491 BEST BY: FEB 13
  • 2026 55501 BEST BY: FEB 14
  • 2026 56061 BEST BY: APR 11
  • 2026 56071 BEST BY: APR 12
  • 2026

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

  • DC
  • DE
  • MA
  • MD
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • VA