Vegan chocolate sold at TJX stores may have undeclared milk, FDA says

The TJX Companies, Inc. is recalling certain vegan chocolate products because they actually contain milk.

Certain chocolates labeled as vegan may contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk could experience a reaction if they consume these products.

The products being recalled are:

• “Pimlico Confectioners Vegan Fine Hazelnut Truffles” in a 3.88-ounce green plastic package.
• “Keats London Vegan Hazelnut Dark Chocolate” in a 4.93-ounce round green plastic package.
• “Keats London Vegan Irish Cream Truffles” in a 4.93-ounce round blue plastic package.

All product codes for these items are included in the recall. The products were sold nationwide at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense.

One illness has been reported. Investigation revealed the milk was included as a manufacturing error at the supplier’s facility.

Customers who have purchased any of the products listed above are urged to return them to the store at which they were purchased or contact the appropriate customer service department for a full refund:

• TJ Maxx – (800) 926-6299
• Marshalls – (888) 627-7425
• HomeGoods – (800)-888-0776
• Sierra – (800)-713-4534
• Homesense – (855) 660-4663

Click here to learn more about the recall.

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