The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1232-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Elite Tortit Candy Recalled Nationwide for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Elite Confectionery Ltd has recalled Elite Tortit candy nationwide due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the product.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall involving Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must score at minimum 4 regardless of reported illness or injury.

Plain-English summary

Elite Confectionery Ltd is recalling Elite Tortit candy (1.4 oz/40g) distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall affects all lots of this product due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Consumers should not consume Elite Tortit candy. Persons who have consumed the product should be alert for symptoms of Salmonella infection, including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, and should seek medical care if symptoms develop. Salmonella is particularly serious for young children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
ELITE TORTIT UPC:815871012201 NET WT. 1.4OZ (40 g)
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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