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Thompson Brands recalls 1. See's Candies brand chocolate: salmonella risk

March 10, 2021 · Thompson Brands Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallProducts are potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Thompson Brands
Location
Meriden, CT
Reported by FDA
March 10, 2021
Recall started
February 11, 2021
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
SalmonellaOther 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. See's Candies brand chocolate 4.5 oz Sitting Bunny (SKU 600738) 2. See's Candies brand 1 oz Bunny (SKU 600741) 3. Gold Foil Balls (SKU 600144) (note: firm also uses the term 'rabbit' interchangeably with 'bunny' however product labeling states bunny or bunnies)
    Quantity: 4.5oz. bunny - 96 cases (36 pc per case)/ gold foil balls - 180 - 10 lbs. cases / 1 oz. Rabbit 24 piece display (12 displays per case) - 2652 cases
    Codes: 1. 4.5oz Sitting Bunny - Lot 02521 2. 1 oz Bunny - Lot 02621 3. Gold Foil Balls - Lot 02621

Where it was distributed

CA - all on hold, none distributed into commerce for availability to consumers.

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?

Thompson Brands recalled 1 product, including 1. See's Candies brand chocolate 4.5 oz Sitting Bunny (SKU 600738) 2. See's Candies brand 1 oz Bunny (SKU 600741) 3. Gold Foil Balls (SKU….

Why was it recalled?

Products are potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

CA - all on hold, none distributed into commerce for availability to consumers.

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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