Over 4 Million Pounds of Chocolate Recalled Due to Salmonella (Check Your Pantry)

Check the labels on your most recent grocery store chocolate and candy purchases, as they may be recalled due to another potential salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall on May 3 of 4,383,201 pounds of chocolate and candy from Clasen Quality Chocolate in Madison, Wisconsin. While these products are not available nationwide, they are sold in states including California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and Washington.

While there is a risk of an outbreak, these products are being recalled as a safety precaution. Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. If you or someone you know has consumed any of these products and experiences common symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, chills, headache, nausea, and vomiting within 72 hours, you may have been affected. Symptoms last about four to seven days, but if they last longer, it is wise to seek medical attention.

The affected products include candy bars, snacks, and other desserts. Check the following list to see if an item you own has been recalled, and be sure to check the item number and code information. If it matches any of these items, experts advise tossing them immediately or returning them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Recalled products

OTBD Bulk Milk Chocolate Crisp, Item No. 56546

• Product Quantity: 844,740 lbs

• Code Information: 4046T216OTBD, 4051T208OTBD, 4051T212OTBD, 4059T209OTBD, 4059T217OTBD, 4059T231OTBD, 4070T229OTBD, 4071T216OTBD, 4071T218OTBD, 4080T212OTBD, 4081T219OTBD, 4089T229OTBD, 4093T208OTBD, 4093T209OTBD, 4094T229OTBD, 4107T208OTBD, 4107T224OTBD, 4107T227OTBD, 4117T204OTBD

4M Caramel Flavored Confectionery Candies, Item No. 61661 (R&D Sample)

Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Coating in Bulk (MB), Item No. 60692

• Product Quantity: 87,045 lbs

• Code information: 4103T225OTBD, 4104T229OTBD, LAB-015025

Milk Chocolate Wafer, Item No. 51407 (R&D Sample)

1057556 Milk Chocolate Flavored IC Coating, Item No. 56546. Bulk Tank

• Product Quantity: 2,667,280 lbs

• Code Information: 4042T207OTBD, 4042T223OTBD, 4042T226OTBD, 4043T210OTBD, 4043T217OTBD, 4045T205OTBD, 4046T224OTBD, 4050T205OTBD, 4050T206OTBD, 4050T210OTBD, 4052T207OTBD, 4053T221OTBD, 4054T223OTBD, 4055T225OTBD, 4055T227OTBD, 4055T230OTBD, 4057T208OTBD, 4057T222OTBD, 4060T220OTBD, 4060T221OTBD, 4065T217OTBD, 4060T226OTBD, 4063T206OTBD, 4064T218OTBD, 4064T220OTBD, 4064T231OTBD, 4065T224OTBD, 4067T213OTBD, 4068T219OTBD, 4068T225OTBD, 4070T208OTBD, 4070T226OTBD, 4070T230OTBD, 4085T209OTBD, 4085T217OTBD, 4088T211OTBD, 4089T212OTBD, 4089T225OTBD, 4090T223OTBD, 4092T213OTBD, 4093T203OTBD, 4094T201OTBD, 4094T219OTBD, 4098T204OTBD, 4098T217OTBD, 4101T208OTBD, 4102T213OTBD, 4104T219OTBD, 4105T214OTBD, 4106T209OTBD, 4106T226OTBD, 4107T206OTBD, 4108T216OTBD, 4108T217OTBD, 4108T231OTBD, 4111T220OTBD, 4111T226OTBD, 4112T227OTBD, 4112T230OTBD, 4113T223OTBD, 4114T225OTBD

White Chocolate Wafer, Item #59152. Net Weight: 50 lbs (22.68 kg)

• Product Quantity: 74,050 lbs

• Code information: 4094WH73CL11, 4094 WH74CL11

NGMO White Confectionery Wafer, Item No. 60975. Net Weight: 25 lbs (11.34 kg)

• Product Quantity: 38,675 lbs

• Code information: 4075WH78CL12

1085343 10M Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Drops (MB), Item #: 56074. Net Weight: 25 lbs (11.34 kg)

• Product Quantity: 18,800 lbs.

• Code information: 4074CH60CL15

Snow White Chocolate, Item No. 60949. Bulk Tank

• Product Quantity: 178,460 lbs

• Code information: 4057WH31OTBD, 4093WH34OTBD, 4101WH32OTBD, 4114WH31OTBD

Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Coating (MB), Item No.: 58710. Bulk Tank

• Product Quantity: 474,120 lb

• Code information: 4055CH90OTBD, 4056CH91OTBD, 4056CH93OTBD, 4044T202OTBD, 4045T227OTBD, 4050T215OTBD, 4051T227OTBD, 4051T225OTBD, 4052T226OTBD, 4053T224OTBD, 4056T228OTBD

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