Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.

Recall #F-2034-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-02

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Asher's Chocolate Co is recalling 5-pound boxes of Milk Chocolate Pecan Clusters because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected product was distributed across most U.S. states.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed or has this product in their home could potentially be affected, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

Stop eating this product immediately and do not serve it to others. Check your home for the recalled item (look for product code 10891 on 5 lb. boxes) and throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.

Product

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (10891) Pecan Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Reason for recall

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

701 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

Pecan Cluster: Lot #s: 000332263; 000332457; 000332855; 000332966; 000333111; 000333743; 000333565; 000334799; 000335860; 000337091;

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2017-08-17