Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (Ashers Chocolates) – Salmonella Risk (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (14041) SF Smooth Bottom Almond Buttercrunch; Net Wt. 6 lb.;
Brand
Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #'s: 000331659, 000333181, 000334941
Products Sold
Lot #'s: 000331659; 000333181; 000334941
Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc. is recalling Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (14041) SF Smooth Bottom Almond Buttercrunch; due to On September 1, 2016 laboratory testing confirmed a single positive result for Salmonella from a composite sample for finished product that was tested. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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As reported by FDA
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