See's Candies Chocolate Bunnies Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk
Thompson Brands LLC is recalling specific See's Candies chocolate bunny products and Gold Foil Balls due to potential Salmonella contamination. All affected units are on hold and have not been distributed to consumers.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls represent a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Thompson Brands LLC is voluntarily recalling three specific See's Candies brand products: 4.5 oz Sitting Bunny (SKU 600738), 1 oz Bunny (SKU 600741), and Gold Foil Balls (SKU 600144). The recall is issued because these products are potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected lots are identified as Lot 02521 for the 4.5 oz Sitting Bunny, and Lot 02621 for both the 1 oz Bunny and the Gold Foil Balls. The company notes that while they use the terms 'rabbit' and 'bunny' interchangeably, the product labeling specifically states 'bunny' or 'bunnies'.
According to the recall notice, all affected units are currently on hold in California and have not been distributed into commerce for availability to consumers. Consequently, no consumers are currently affected by this recall. Consumers who may have purchased these specific items should check their packaging for the listed SKUs and lot numbers and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- 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)
- Manufacturer
- Thompson Brands LLC
- Category
- Food — Candy / Confectionery
- Hazard
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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