The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1181-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Elite Bittersweet Chocolate Bar Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Elite Confectionery LTD is recalling Elite Bittersweet Chocolate Bars (3.53 oz) distributed nationwide due to potential Salmonella contamination. All lots are affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification with high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) identified. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are never scored below 4 regardless of reported illness status.

Plain-English summary

Elite Confectionery LTD is recalling all lots of Elite Bittersweet Chocolate Bars (3.53 oz / 100g, red packaging) distributed nationwide in the United States. The affected products carry UPCs 72900001700, 77245109973, and 77245107214.

The recall has been issued due to potential contamination with Salmonella. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Affected chocolate bars should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
ELITE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE BAR UPCs: 72900001700, 77245109973, 77245107214 Net Wt. 3.53 oz (100g). Red packaging.
Manufacturer
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
  • salmonella

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 (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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