Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars, 3.5 oz.(100g)

Lindt & Sprungli (USA), INC. recalled Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars, 3.5 oz.(100g) in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 7, 2020.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Product may contain undeclared milk allergens in amounts that exceed thresholds established by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "New York state." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Stratham, NH. The recall covers 22,236 units in NY state of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 18, 2020), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.