CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars recalled
Lindt & Sprungli (USA) is recalling Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars, distributed in New York. The recall was initiated on 7 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0823-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84920
- Recalling firm
- Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Stratham, NH
- Brand
- Lindt Excellence
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Feb 2020
- FDA classified
- 9 Mar 2020
- Reported
- 18 Mar 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 7 Feb 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Mar 2020 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 18 Mar 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product may contain undeclared milk allergens in amounts that exceed thresholds established by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Product as listed by the FDA
Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars, 3.5 oz.(100g)
Where it was distributed
New York state
Questions about this recall
Is Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars recalled?
Yes. Lindt & Sprungli (USA) recalled Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bars on 7 Feb 2020. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0823-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Product may contain undeclared milk allergens in amounts that exceed thresholds established by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Which lots are affected?
Best Before date of 08-31-2020, Lot Code L4809, and UPC Code 0-37466-01645-0
Where was it sold?
New York state
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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