Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.

Recall #F-2029-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-02

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What happened

Asher's Chocolate Co recalled a 6-pound bulk chocolate coating product because laboratory testing found Salmonella contamination in samples from August 15-19, 2016. This was a Class II recall, meaning the product could cause health problems but serious injury is unlikely.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could potentially be affected, though the risk is generally higher for young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

What to do

If you purchased Asher's Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (Almond Buttercrunch, 6 lb.) with the affected production dates, do not consume it. Discard the product or return it to the retailer where it was purchased. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have contacted the product.

Product

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (14041) SF Smooth Bottom Almond Buttercrunch; Net Wt. 6 lb.;

Reason for recall

On September 1, 2016 laboratory testing confirmed a single positive result for Salmonella from a composite sample for finished product that was tested for the production dates of August 15, 2016 thru August 19, 2016.

Quantity affected

559 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: 000331659; 000333181; 000334941

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2017-08-17