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Class II, May Cause HarmH-0278-2025

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), Glazing Agent (Carnauba Wax), Natural Flavor. Allergens: Contains Soy. May Contain: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Tree Nuts and Wheat.

Recalled by Mellace Family Brands California INC on Jun 16, 2025

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Mellace Family Brands California INC recalled 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 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jun 16, 2025.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Undeclared milk" 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.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Product was distributed to retail stores in: DC, DE, MD, MA, NC, NJ, NY, PA, VA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Warren, OH. The recall covers 595 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jul 16, 2025), 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.

Reason for Recall

Undeclared milk

Product Description

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), Glazing Agent (Carnauba Wax), Natural Flavor. Allergens: Contains Soy. May Contain: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Tree Nuts and Wheat.

Distribution

Product was distributed to retail stores in: DC, DE, MD, MA, NC, NJ, NY, PA, VA

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.