Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. Recall: Product may contain undeclared milk allergens in amounts that exceed thresholds established by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. - F-0823-2020

🇺🇸 United States

1. February 7, 2020 - Recall initiated
2. March 18, 2020 - Reported by source
3. September 1, 2020 - Recall terminated

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-0823-2020

Event ID

84920

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Company

Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.

Product description

Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars, 3.5 oz.(100g)

Quantity

22,236 units in NY state

Reason

Product may contain undeclared milk allergens in amounts that exceed thresholds established by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Recall initiation date

February 7, 2020

Report date

March 18, 2020

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

September 1, 2020

Distribution pattern

New York state

UPC, lot, and code information

Best Before date of 08-31-2020, Lot Code L4809, and UPC Code 0-37466-01645-0

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Responsible company: Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.

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Technical source data

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

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Status as reported: Terminated.

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