Jer's Chocolates Recalls Peanut Butter Bars and Squares Due to Salmonella Risk
Jer's Chocolates is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products because the peanut butter supplier, Sunland, Inc., is recalling its products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illnesses, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Jer's Chocolates has initiated a voluntary limited recall of certain Gourmet Peanut Butter Bars and Gourmet Jer's Squares. The recall covers products produced between July 9, 2012, and September 24, 2012. This action is taken in response to a voluntary recall by Sunland, Inc., the supplier of the peanut butter used in the production of these items.
The recall is necessary because the Sunland, Inc. nut butter products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected Jer's Chocolates products include specific varieties such as Peanut Butter Bars Cara Mella, Change Makers, and Gable Box items. The recall includes specific lot numbers and best-if-used-by dates ranging from July 9, 2013, to September 24, 2013.
The recalled products were distributed to distributors and retailers in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, California, Virginia, Washington, Iowa, and Texas. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and dates listed in the recall notice. If found, consumers should stop consuming the products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Peanut Butter Bars Cara Mella, 3.0 oz, Two-Bar Box, Caramella, UPC Code 837305005047, Manufactured by Sweet's Candy Company, Salt Lake City, UT; 2) .45 oz., Change Makers, UPC Code 837305005xxx; 3) 4 oz., Gable Box, UPC Code 837305005733
- Manufacturer
- Jer's Chocolates
- Category
- Food — 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 (7)
- 1) Best-if-Used-By-Dates between July 9
- 2013-September 24
- 2013
- Lot Number 12206
- 2) Best-if-Used-By-Dates between July 9
- 3) Best-if-Used-By-Dates between July 9
- Lot Numbers 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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