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FDA Food recall · Reported October 24, 2018

Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor, 5.3 oz. (150g) package containing 7 single-serving, foil-wrapped chocolate wafers on a cardboard tray with foil overwrap.

Lidl US has voluntarily recalled all Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor confections as a precautionary mea…

Recall #
F-0037-2019
Affected scope
52,000 units have been sold
Initiated
September 13, 2018
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Lidl US Trading recalled Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White… - a moderate-severity action.

Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White… was recalled by Lidl US Trading in October 24, 2018. Reason: Lidl US has voluntarily recalled all Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0037-2019 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Lidl US Trading issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Lidl US has voluntarily recalled all Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me ….

Moderate
severity level
52K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
October 24, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0037-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor, 5.3 oz. (150g) package containing 7 single-serving, foil-wrapped chocolate wafers on a cardboard tray with foil overwrap.

Reason for recall

Lidl US has voluntarily recalled all Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor confections as a precautionary measure because the allergen statement does not include wheat.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0037-2019
Date reported October 24, 2018
Date initiated September 13, 2018
Recalling firm Lidl US Trading
Firm location Arlington, VA
Affected scope 52,000 units have been sold
Distribution Product was sold at Lidl retail locations in the following states: Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

52,000 units have been sold units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor, 5.3 oz. (150g) package containing 7 single-serving, foil-wrapped chocolate wafers on a cardboard tray with foil overwrap.. Recalled by Lidl US Trading. Units affected: 52,000 units have been sold.
Why was this product recalled?
Lidl US has voluntarily recalled all Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor confections as a precautionary measure because the allergen statement does not include wheat.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 24, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0037-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product was sold at Lidl retail locations in the following states: Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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