Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.

Recall #F-2022-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-02

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Asher's Chocolate Co is recalling 4-pound boxes of Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating NSA Almond Caramel Patties because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. This is a precautionary recall affecting 175 units distributed across most U.S. states.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumes this product could potentially get sick, but people with weakened immune systems, young children, and elderly adults are at higher risk of serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

Do not eat this product. Check your home for Asher's Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating NSA Almond Caramel Pattie (13954) in 4 lb. boxes and discard it. If you've already consumed this product and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor.

Product

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (13954) NSA Almond Caramel Pattie; Net Wt. 4 lb.;

Reason for recall

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

175 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: 000332942; 000333763; 000337114

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2017-08-17