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Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
Recall #F-2012-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-02
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Asher's Chocolate Co is recalling 5-pound boxes of Dark Chocolate Pecan Clusters because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. This is a precautionary recall affecting a small quantity of product.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed this product could 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
If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Check your home for Asher's Dark Chocolate Pecan Clusters (10 oz product code 10892) and discard them. Contact Asher's Chocolates if you have questions about whether your purchase is affected.
Product
Asher's Chocolate Co, Dark Chocolate (10892) Pecan Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb.;
Reason for recall
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Quantity affected
25 units
Distribution
AL; AR; CA ; CO; CT; DC; DE; FL; GA; IL; IN; KY; LA ; MA ; MD ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NH; NJ; NM; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA ; RI ; SC; SD; TN; TX; VA; VT; WA; WI; WV; WY
Lot / code info
LOT #'S: 000333358; 000332859; 000333584; 000333749
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2017-08-17
Recalling firm
Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
19 Susquehanna Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044-2332
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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