Another brand of chocolate candies was recalled this week from retail stores in eight states and Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on June 30 about the voluntary recall of Wegmans Semi–Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils.
“The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils contained a milk allergen and was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk,” the FDA said.
Wegmans Food Market did not respond to requests for comment.
“This subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the suppliers’ manufacturing process," the FDA said.
The FDA further noted that the confection was distributed through Wegmans retail stores in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. However, no illnesses have been reported to date.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product,” the FDA said.
The product is packaged in an 18.5-ounce plastic tub labeled Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils. The affected lot code expiration dates are located on the left side of the tub and range from Dec. 28, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
“When a recall involves an allergen such as undeclared peanuts or dairy, it may only pose a risk to those individuals with these allergies,” Agruss Law Firm personal injury attorney Mike Agruss told NTD. “However, since the impact could cause immediate and life-threatening responses, such as anaphylaxis, the outcome could be tragic.”
The FDA urged consumers who have purchased the candies with lot codes 55021, 55031, 55491, 55501, 56061, and 56071 to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
It was potential milk allergens that led the Weaver Nut Company to recall the holiday chocolates.
Recalls involving candy are not out of the ordinary, according to Darin Detwiler, a Northeastern University professor, food safety expert, and Alliance for Recall Ready Communities adviser.
"Though chocolate does not dominate recall statistics compared to higher-risk food categories, it appears with unwavering regularity, a consequence of the product’s complex, global supply chain and the ever-present risk of cross-contact during production,” Detwiler told NTD.