Asher's Chocolate Co recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

September 2, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc. recalls Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (14041) SF Smooth Bottom Almond Buttercrunch; Net Wt. 6 lb.;

Recall number

F-2029-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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