B.T. McElrath Peanut Butter Pave Recalled for Salmonella Risk
B.T. McElrath Chocolatier is recalling Peanut Butter Pave products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects specific lots distributed in seven states.
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 severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
B.T. McElrath Chocolatier, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Peanut Butter Pave due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. The affected products include 5-piece, 2-piece, and bulk packages identified by UPC codes 693868102117 and 69386905312. The recall covers approximately 6,500 pieces from lot numbers 12031, 12046, 12159, and 12201.
The recalled products were distributed in Minnesota, California, Florida, Washington, Illinois, Alaska, and Massachusetts. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and UPC codes. If you have the affected product, do not consume it. You should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Peanut Butter Pave, UPC code 693868102117 & 69386905312, in the following sizes: 1) 5 Piece Peanut Butter Pave, 63 Grams per pack, 12 Packs per case. 2) 2 Piece Peanut Butter Pave, 26 Grams per pack, 10 Packs per case. 3) Bulk Peanut Butter Pave, 415 Grams per pack.
- Manufacturer
- B.T. McElrath Chocolatier, Inc
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,500
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 (4)
- Lot #'s 12031
- 12046
- 12159
- 12201
Distribution
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