CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Apr 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
(USA), Inc.; Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate recalled
Lindt & Sprungli is recalling (USA), Inc.; Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, distributed in 37 states. The recall was initiated on 18 Mar 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-0883-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85263
- Recalling firm
- Lindt & Sprungli, Stratham, NH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Mar 2020
- FDA classified
- 3 Apr 2020
- Reported
- 15 Apr 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
| 18 Mar 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Apr 2020 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 15 Apr 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Chocolate contains undeclared milk and soy
Product as listed by the FDA
Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.; Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate; Net WT 3.5OZ (100g)
Where it was distributed
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MX, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and Mexico, department of defense
AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouri
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Chocolate contains undeclared milk and soy
Which lots are affected?
Lot # L5539 Best By 11/30/2020
Where was it sold?
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MX, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and Mexico, department of defense
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 26 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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