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Class I
Walnut Creek Chocolate Co Inc
Recall #F-1145-2022 · Initiated 2022-05-23
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Walnut Creek Chocolate Co Inc is recalling their Ritz Peanut Butter product because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. This is a serious recall (Class I), meaning there is a reasonable chance the product could cause harm.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed this product could potentially be at risk, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to serious illness from Salmonella.
What to do
Check your home for Ritz Peanut Butter made by Walnut Creek Chocolate Co Inc and do not consume it. If you have this product, throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it. If you have eaten this product and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor.
Product
Ritz Peanut Butter
Reason for recall
Potential Salmonella contamination
Quantity affected
682 units
Distribution
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
Lot / code info
Product Code: CRIT01 Lot Codes: 1316, 1320, 1336, 1342, 1347, 1350, 1355, 1356, 2012, 2032, 2053, 2075, 2097, 2098, 2103, 2118, 2124
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2022-07-19
Recalling firm
Walnut Creek Chocolate Co Inc
4917 State Route 515
Walnut Creek, OH 44687
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.