CLASS III Food recall · Reported 21 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Wegmans Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels recalled by First Source
First Source is recalling Wegmans Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels, distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 11 Nov 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0722-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75776
- Recalling firm
- First Source, Tonawanda, NY
- Brand
- Wegmans
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Nov 2016
- FDA classified
- 15 Dec 2016
- Reported
- 21 Dec 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 11 Nov 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Dec 2016 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 21 Dec 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Milk Chocolate covered pretzels have incorrect rear label. The rear label is for the Dark Chocolate pretzels which lack allergen declaration.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Wegmans Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels, NET WT 9.5 OZ (269g)
Where it was distributed
MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA thru Wegmans Retail stores
MassachusettsMarylandNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaVirginia
Stores named: Wegmans
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Milk Chocolate covered pretzels have incorrect rear label. The rear label is for the Dark Chocolate pretzels which lack allergen declaration.
Which lots are affected?
Best Before 06-06-17
Where was it sold?
MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA thru Wegmans Retail stores
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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