Recall Radar

Bauer's Candies recalls QVC combo and 12 more: contamination

April 3, 2019 · Bauer's Candies Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallRisk of Hepatitis A exposure.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Bauer's Candies
Location
Lawrenceburg, KY
Reported by FDA
April 3, 2019
Recall started
December 4, 2018
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
Other contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • 1 lb QVC combo, 1 lb combo, 2 lb combo, 12 oz combo, 8 oz combo, holiday combo
    Quantity: 24 lbs
    Codes: No codes
  • Sea Salt Bauer's Candies Modjeskas NET WT 8 oz bag, bulk, 4 oz bag, 1 lb, 2 lb, 8 oz box
    Quantity: 21
    Codes: No codes
  • Modjeskas Bauer's Candies NET WT 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz. boxes & 4 oz, 8 oz bags, 400 pc case, 216 pc case
    Quantity: 97 lbs, 2 cases, 15 bulk
    Codes: No codes
  • bulk chocolate bourbon caramels
    Quantity: 1 bulk case
    Codes: No codes
  • 8 oz assorted modjeska/chocolate modjeskas
    Quantity: 1 case
    Codes: No codes
  • Bauer's Candies Caramels NET WT 4 oz (bag) & bulk, QVC 4 pack caramels
    Quantity: 3 bags and 3 bulk
    Codes: No codes
  • Bourbon Sea Salt Bauer's Candies Caramels NET WT 4 oz & 8 oz (bag) & bulk
    Quantity: 3 bags, 2 bulk
    Codes: No codes
  • Bauer's Candies Chocolate Modjeskas NET WT 4 oz & 8 oz bags, 8 oz box, bulk, & 1 lb box
    Quantity: 8 bags, 16 boxes, 1 bulk
    Codes: No codes
  • bulk chocolate caramels
    Quantity: 1 bulk case
    Codes: No codes
  • QVC 40 ct vanilla & dark choc modjeskas
    Quantity: 5 lbs
    Codes: No codes
  • 1 lb salted combo modjeskas
    Quantity: 4 lbs
    Codes: No codes
  • Bulk assorted
    Quantity: 2 cases
    Codes: No codes
  • QVC 3/8 oz bags for Christmas
    Quantity: 5 lbs
    Codes: No codes

Where it was distributed

Distributed to retail locations in KY & IL. Distributed to private individuals in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY via individual orders and QVC orders. One private individual in Iceland.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Bauer's Candies recalled 13 products, including 1 lb QVC combo, 1 lb combo, 2 lb combo, 12 oz combo, 8 oz combo, holiday combo.

Why was it recalled?

Risk of Hepatitis A exposure.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed to retail locations in KY & IL. Distributed to private individuals in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY via individual orders and QVC orders. One private individual in Iceland.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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