There’s A New Recall On Chocolate Treats — Here’s What You Should Know

Food manufacturing company Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. has recalled some of its Wegmans semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils because they contain an “undeclared milk allergen,” the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced on Monday.

The agency said that the recalled products were distributed to Wegmans retail stores in Washington, D.C., and the following eight states: Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

The packaging for the products in question did not indicate the presence of milk. This occurred due to “a temporary breakdown in the suppliers’ manufacturing process,” the FDA said.

The affected products were packaged in a plastic tub with the following label: “Wegmans semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils 18.5oz (1LB 2.5OZ) 524g.” The UPC or Universal Product Code is 0 77890 49787 6.

Below is the list of the affected lot codes and corresponding “Best by” dates:

55021 BEST BY: DEC 28, 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

The FDA said in its announcement that, as of Monday, there had been no reported illnesses. But if you’ve purchased a recalled product, Wegmans said in its own announcement that you can return the item to the customer service desk at any Wegmans location for a full refund. You can also call Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663 for more information.

A milk allergy is one of the most common types of food allergies, according to the Cleveland Clinic. When someone has a milk allergy, their immune system overreacts to milk proteins they’ve ingested. While milk allergies can affect anyone at any age, the allergy is more common for children under 16.

The symptoms of a milk allergy can vary, but they may typically include hives, nausea or vomiting, rash, itching, diarrhea and abdominal pain. More severe symptoms may include wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and a severe life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis, which narrows the airways and can block breathing, per the Mayo Clinic.

As always, you should discuss any symptoms you may be experiencing with your health care provider. Your doctor may refer you to an allergist for further testing. There are several kinds of tests for a milk allergy, including a blood test or a skin scratch test.

If you’ve discovered that you do have a milk allergy, your health care provider can discuss what foods and drinks you should avoid.