CLASS II Food recall · Reported 6 Dec 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Dark Chocolate (Covered) Cherries recalled by First Source

First Source is recalling Organic Dark Chocolate (Covered) Cherries: Wegmans Organic Dark Chocolate Cherries, distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesProduct code 5546290: Best By dates: 3/6/18, 3/22/18, 5/01/18, 6/25/18, 7/12/18, 8/07/18 and Product code 5541417: Best By dates: 3/05/18, 4/11/18, 5/01/18, 6/11/18, 8/02/18

Quantity recalled751 cases (total for all products)

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-0406-2018
FDA event ID: 78522
Recalling firm: First Source, Tonawanda, NY
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 Nov 2017
FDA classified: 29 Nov 2017
Reported: 6 Dec 2017
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

9 Nov 2017	Recall initiated by company
29 Nov 2017	Classified by FDA	+20 days
6 Dec 2017	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product contains undeclared milk.

Product as listed by the FDA

Organic Dark Chocolate (Covered) Cherries: Wegmans Organic Dark Chocolate Cherries NET WT 14 OZ (396g), UPC: 0 77890 37785 7, Product code 5546290 and TOPS snacks Organic Dark Chocolate covered Cherries NET WT 13 OZ (368 g) UPC: 0 70784 50779 8, Product code 5541417

Where it was distributed

NY, NJ, PA, VA, MD, MA

Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Stores named: Wegmans

Questions about this recall

Is Organic Dark Chocolate (Covered) Cherries: Wegmans Organic Dark Chocolate Cherries recalled?

Yes. First Source recalled Organic Dark Chocolate (Covered) Cherries: Wegmans Organic Dark Chocolate Cherries on 9 Nov 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0406-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Product contains undeclared milk.

Which lots are affected?

Product code 5546290: Best By dates: 3/6/18, 3/22/18, 5/01/18, 6/25/18, 7/12/18, 8/07/18 and Product code 5541417: Best By dates: 3/05/18, 4/11/18, 5/01/18, 6/11/18, 8/02/18

Where was it sold?

NY, NJ, PA, VA, MD, MA

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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