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Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate recalls Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Meltaways and 6 more: salmonella risk

June 22, 2022 · Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate 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 recallPossible contamination with Salmonella

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate
Location
Lititz, PA
Reported by FDA
June 22, 2022
Recall started
May 23, 2022
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.

  • Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Meltaways 8oz. Item code: K120M
    Quantity: 795 boxes Total
    Codes: Lot 220222AA with Best if Used by Date of 4/22/2022 Lot 220218AG with Best if Used by Date of 4/18/2022 Lot 220215AE with Best if Used by Date of 4/15/2022
  • Peanut Butter Fudge 8 oz. Item code: K509
    Quantity: 795 boxes Total
    Codes: Lot 220219AC with Best if Used by Date of 4/19/2022
  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge 8 oz. Item code: K508
    Quantity: 795 boxes Total
    Codes: Lot 220219AF with Best if Used by Date of 4/19/2022
  • Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs - 8 oz. Item code: K119D
    Quantity: 795 boxes Total
    Codes: Lot 220216AC, Best if Used by Date of 5/16/2022
  • Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers 8 pieces. Item code: K121M
    Quantity: 795 boxes Total
    Codes: Lot 220302AF with Best if Used by Date of 6/2/2022 Lot 220216AJ with Best if Used by Date of 5/16/2022 Lot 220209AF with Best if Used by Date of 5/9/2022
  • Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Meltaways 8oz. Item code: K120D
    Quantity: 795 boxes Total
    Codes: Lot 220224AA, Best if Used by Date of 4/24/2022 Lot 220219AB, Best if Used by Date of 4/19/2022 Lot 220215AC, Best if Used by Date of 4/15/2022
  • Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs - 8 oz. Box Item code: K119M
    Quantity: 795 boxes Total
    Codes: Lot 220216AF, Best if Used by Date of 5/16/2022

Where it was distributed

Retail store in PA. Consumers in PA, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE, MA, WA, IN, IA, GA, IL, NJ, and NY

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?

Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate recalled 7 products, including Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Meltaways 8oz. Item code: K120M.

Why was it recalled?

Possible contamination 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?

Retail store in PA. Consumers in PA, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE, MA, WA, IN, IA, GA, IL, NJ, and NY

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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