Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands California Inc. is withdrawing decorative confections from the market “because they contain undeclared milk allergen,” the company said in an announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration on June 30.
The recalled items, Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, were distributed via Wegmans retail stores in the District of Columbia and eight states: Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The chocolates are packaged in 18.5 oz. plastic tubs and have “Best By” dates ranging from Dec. 28, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
“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 announcement said….