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SHOPPERS have been urged to check their pantries after a box of chocolates sold at a popular supermarket chain was recalled.

The candy was distributed to multiple US states before health officials uncovered a life-threatening ingredient hiding inside.

Broken pieces of dark chocolate on a dark surface.
Chocolates sold at a Walmart rival have been recalledCredit: Getty

The Food and Drug Administration recalled Wegman’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils this week, which were sold at the brand’s 112 stores.

The reason for the recall is that the chocolates lack a warning about potential milk content, which poses a serious risk to individuals with milk allergies, according to the administration.

The product comes in 18.5-ounce packages and was produced by Mellace Family Brands California in Ohio.

The company admitted to the mistake and said it “was caused by a temporary breakdown in the suppliers’ manufacturing process.”

No one has experienced health issues from the chocolates yet, according to the FDA.

These chocolates were sent to stores located in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington DC before the recall was initiated.

Shoppers should know that the items could be contaminated with the allergen even if the best-by date hasn’t passed.

The recalled chocolates have best-by dates from December 28 to April 12, according to the recall notice.

Anyone who has purchased any of the chocolate is urged to go back to the store and get a full refund.

The affected lot codes are 55021, 55031, 55491, 55501, 56061, and 56071.

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The chocolate candy is just the latest in a string of contaminated items that had to be yanked from shelves.

One snack sold at Trader Joe’s was found to have life-threatening bacteria lurking inside.

The item that was affected was the Face Rock Creamery Vampire Slayer Cheddar Curds.

Health experts said that the cheese could contain listeria, a potentially deadly bacterium.

Listeria can cause people to fall ill with listeriosis, which is a dangerous infection that puts younger children and older adults at risk.

Recalled item sold at Wegman’s

WEGMAN’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils have been recalled.

Here are the product codes to watch out for:

  • 55021
  • 55031
  • 55491
  • 55501
  • 56061
  • 56071

Common side effects of the infection include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, diarrhea, and convulsions.

The bacteria can even cause pregnant women to have stillbirths or miscarriages, and newborns can be killed.

Listeria is often found in soft cheeses, milk, deli foods, and prepared meats.

The contaminated cheeses were distributed to Trader Joe’s locations in Northern California and Northern Nevada.

This contamination issue follows an urgent FDA recall in four states due to a Listeria outbreak associated with Fresh & Ready Foods, resulting in hospitalization for at least 10 people.

Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils in a clear plastic container.
Wegman’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils were recalledCredit: FDA
Wegmans semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils in a clear plastic container.
The product did not have a label warning that it could contain milkCredit: FDA
Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils nutrition label with allergen information.
The chocolates could prove fatal to anyone with a severe milk allergyCredit: FDA

Symptoms of Listeriosis (Listeria)

Symptoms usually begin within two weeks of eating contaminated food but could begin within hours or take up to 10 weeks.

Mild Symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Muscle aches
  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Severe Symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion
  • Loss of balance
  • Convulsions
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