The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1257-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Milk Chocolate Hearts Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Elite Confectionery's milk chocolate hearts are being recalled nationwide due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the product and should return it to their retailer.

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 classification of Class I mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per regulatory guidelines. The absence of reported deaths or serious injuries prevents a higher score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Elite Confectionery Ltd is recalling Elite Milk Chocolate Hearts (UPC 73490154485) nationwide due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The FDA classified this recall as Class I, indicating a serious public health concern. Salmonella can cause serious foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have purchased Elite Milk Chocolate Hearts, please dispose of the product or return it to your retailer for a refund. If you have consumed the product and develop symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or fever, contact your healthcare provider.

This recall encompasses all lots of the product. Consumers with questions should contact Elite Confectionery Ltd.

The recalled product

Product
ELITE MILK CHOCOLATE HEARTS UPC:73490154485
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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