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**Wegmans Chocolate Nonpareils Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen**
**Washington, D.C.** – Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils have been recalled from stores in eight states and Washington, D.C. after undeclared milk allergens were discovered in the product’s packaging. Mellace Family Brands California, Inc., issued the recall on June 25th, which affects specific batches sold at Wegmans retail locations in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
The recall applies to 18.5-ounce containers with the UPC 0 77890 49787 6 and the best-by dates specified above. The presence of undeclared milk poses a serious risk to individuals with milk allergies, potentially leading to life-threatening reactions. The company attributes the issue to a temporary breakdown in the supplier’s manufacturing process. No illnesses have been reported as of June 30th.
Consumers who purchased affected products are urged to return them for a full refund. Wegmans customer service is available at 1-855-934-3663 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET daily for questions. The FDA encourages those experiencing allergic reactions to seek medical attention and report the incident through its online complaint system.
Dr. Sebastian Lighvani of New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, has previously stated that allergic food reactions send someone to the ER every 3 minutes in the U.S., with anaphylaxis rates drastically increasing in recent years.
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