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

Wegmans Chocolate Nonpareils Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Mellace Family Brands is recalling Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils due to undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects 595 cases distributed to retail stores in nine northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling (undeclared milk), a major food allergen. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness warrants a High (3) severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mellace Family Brands California Inc. is recalling Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils due to undeclared milk allergen. The product is packaged in 18.5 oz plastic tubs, with 12 tubs per case.

The recall poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies. A total of 595 cases were distributed to retail stores in the following areas: Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have milk allergies should not consume it. The affected lot numbers are 55021, 55031, 55491, 55501, 56061, and 56071, with best-by dates ranging from December 28, 2025, through April 12, 2026. Consumers should return the product to their point of purchase for a refund or discard it.

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
Category
Food — Chocolate
Hazard
  • allergen-milk

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

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