Jer's Chocolates Recalls Peanut Butter Bars Due to Salmonella Risk
Jer's Chocolates is recalling specific Peanut Butter Bars and Squares because the peanut butter supplier, Sunland, Inc., recalled its products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Jer's Chocolates has initiated a voluntary limited recall of certain Gourmet Peanut Butter Bars and Gourmet Jer's Squares. The affected products were produced between July 9, 2012, and September 24, 2012. This recall is a response to a voluntary recall by Sunland, Inc., the supplier of the peanut butter used in the production of these items, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
The recall includes four specific product configurations: 3.0 oz Two-Bar Boxes (UPC 837305005023), 1.5 oz One-Bar Boxes (UPC 837305006235), .45 oz Change Makers (UPC 837305005832), and 4 oz Gable Boxes (UPC 837305005795). The source text indicates that the products were distributed to distributors and retailers in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, California, Virginia, Washington, Iowa, and Texas.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If they possess the affected items, they should stop consuming them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Peanut Butter Bars Original: 3.0 oz, Two-Bar Box, UPC Code 837305005023, Manufactured by Sweet's Candy Company, Salt Lake City, UT; 2) 1.5 oz, One-Bar Box, UPC Code 837305006235; 3) .45 oz, Change Makers, UPC Code 837305005832; 4) 4 oz., Gable Box, UPC Code 837305005795
- Manufacturer
- Jer's Chocolates
- Category
- Food — Candy / Confectionery
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (12)
- 1) Best-if-Used-By-Dates between July 9
- 2013-September 24
- 2013
- Lot Numbers 12262
- 12261
- 12206
- 2) Best-if-Used-By-Dates between July 9
- 3) Best-if-Used-By-Dates between July 9
- Lot Number 12261
- 4) Best-if-Used-By-Dates between July 9
- Lot Numbers 12257
- 12215
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Jer's Chocolates under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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