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Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
Recall #F-2040-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-02
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Asher's Chocolates is recalling certain peanut butter cup products because they may contain Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects about 737 units distributed across most U.S. states.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed these products 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
Check your home for any of the recalled Asher's peanut butter cup products (look for product codes 09611, 09618, 11806, or 82024). Do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store where you purchased them.
Product
Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (09611) Peanut Butter Cup 2.35 oz.; 24 pc./box.; Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (09618) Peanut Butter Cup Mini; 4 lb..; Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (11806) Peanut Butter Cup; 2.35 oz. 24/box.; Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (82024) Disney Peanut Butter Cup 2; 24 piece box;
Reason for recall
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Quantity affected
737 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
(09611)Lot #'s: 000337363; 000336091; 000336447; 000335716; 000335716; (09618): Lot #'s: 000335927; (11806) Peanut Butter Cup: Lot #'s: 000335464; 000335967; 000336870; 000337310; 000337561; 000336199; 000336615; 000337779; 000338158; (82024): Lot #: 000337150;
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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Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery coating (86665) Goodies Apricot (half dipped; Net Wt. 5 LB..;
Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (63190) Egg Deviled; 0.75 oz. (36/box);
Asher's Chocolate Co. Dark Chocolate (14762) FK Almond Bark; 4 oz. (12/box)