This news will not be entirely pleasing to chocolate lovers, as a chocolate product sold in eight states and the capital is being urgently recalled due to a milk allergy hazard that could prove life-threatening.
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The recall affects 18.5-ounce plastic tubs of Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils produced by Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. of Warren, Ohio.
These chocolate treats were sold in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
The affected products can be identified by their UPC code, 0 77890 49787 6, and SCC, 10077890497873.
Specific lot codes and best-by dates of the recalled chocolate include: 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; and 56071 BEST BY: APR 12, 2026.
Shoppers who purchased these items are advised to return them to the store for a full refund, which would further disrupt the lives of hardworking Americans.
The announcement came on June 25 after what the company described as “a temporary breakdown in the supplier’s manufacturing process.”
Although no illnesses have been reported as of June 30, the government and food industry continue to err on the side of caution at the expense of consumer convenience.
“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,” Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. stated.
While protecting those with severe allergies is essential, these frequent recalls raise questions about whether the current system has gone too far.
American families are increasingly finding themselves checking and double-checking products while shopping, which creates additional stress on already busy lives.
Additionally, the FDA has published the company announcement and is encouraging the reporting of allergic reactions, further expanding its regulatory oversight into our daily lives.
Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, the director of New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, stated:
“Every three minutes in the United States, someone ends up in an emergency room because of an allergic reaction after accidental ingestion of food. So even when we try hard, these reactions are happening. And if you look at the incidence of anaphylaxis, it has skyrocketed in the last five, 10, 20 years. And in the U.S., there’s like a 300 to 400 percent increase in the rates of anaphylaxis to foods.”
#RECALL: Chocolate candies that were sold in multiple states are being recalled over the potential presence of an undeclared milk allergen, which could cause a "serious or life-threatening" reaction.https://t.co/Pqj2TYFklI
— WVNS 59News (@WVNS59News) July 1, 2025
Dr. Lighvani’s statement about the dramatic increase in food allergies should raise serious questions about what has changed in the environment and food supply over recent decades.
Many conservatives have long questioned whether modern food processing techniques, GMOs, and chemical additives might be contributing to this concerning trend that wasn’t nearly as prevalent in previous generations.
As American patriots continue navigating an increasingly regulated marketplace, this chocolate recall represents just one more way government intervention affects our daily lives.
Consumers can reach Wegmans Food Markets for inquiries, further facilitating communication and ensuring consumer trust.
