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Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
Recall #F-2055-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-02
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Asher's Chocolates is recalling specific boxes of White Confectionery Coating Macadamia Praline chocolates because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The recall affects 61 units distributed across most U.S. states.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumes these chocolates could potentially get sick, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications from Salmonella.
What to do
If you have these products, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. Check your home for the affected items: Disney Macadamia Praline (15-pack, 3 oz boxes) or Macadamia Praline (3 oz boxes marked as 15/box). Contact Asher's Chocolates or your retailer with questions.
Product
Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (82018) Disney Macadamia Praline; 15 - 3 oz. pc. box; Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (75010) Macadamia Praline; 3 oz. (15/box);
Reason for recall
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Quantity affected
61 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
Disney (82018) Lot #: 000332530; 000334216; 000337169; Asher's (75010) Lot #: 000336616; 000335796; 000336616;
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
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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