Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. recalls Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.; Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate; Net WT 3.5OZ (100g)
Lindt & Sprungli (USA) recalls Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate due to undeclared milk and soy content. Consumers should check product labels for lot number L5539 with best by date 11/30/2020.
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What happened, in plain English
Lindt & Sprungli (USA) is recalling Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate because it contains undeclared milk and soy. This poses a risk for people with allergies to milk or soy, as the product was not labeled as containing these ingredients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15794-lindt-excellence-85-dark-chocolate-recall-undeclared-milk-and-soy.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15794-lindt-excellence-85-dark-chocolate-recall-undeclared-milk-and-soy · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0883-2020
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“Lindt Excellence 85% Dark Chocolate Recall: Undeclared Milk and Soy.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15794-lindt-excellence-85-dark-chocolate-recall-undeclared-milk-and-soy. Based on FDA recall #F-0883-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0883-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The chocolate contains undeclared milk and soy, meaning individuals with allergies to these ingredients could experience a reaction. The product was not labeled as containing these allergens, which is a violation of food safety regulations.
Who’s affected
People with milk or soy allergies are at risk from this product. The recall affects consumers who purchased the Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate with lot number L5539 and best by date 11/30/2020.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate' with net weight 3.5 oz (100g). Look for lot number L5539 and best by date 11/30/2020 on the packaging.
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Lindt- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for lot number L5539 and best by date 11/30/2020 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe for people with milk or soy allergies?
No, this product contains undeclared milk and soy, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product label for lot number L5539 and best by date 11/30/2020. If you have this product, you should avoid it due to the undeclared allergens.
How can I confirm if my chocolate is part of this recall?
Look for the product name 'Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate' with net weight 3.5 oz (100g) and lot number L5539 with best by date 11/30/2020.
Contact Lindt
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lindt to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0883-2020 — Lindt Lindt Hello, I own a Lindt that is covered by recall F-0883-2020 from Lindt. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0883-2020 (March 18, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0883-2020 to see it in context.
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