The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1308-2022·Announced 2022-06-22

Deskins Candies Chocolate No-Bake Recalled for Salmonella in Peanut Butter

Deskins Candies Chocolate No-Bake is recalled due to Salmonella contamination in the peanut butter ingredient.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, the FDA's most serious hazard category, indicating a product defect that can cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Salmonella is a high-risk foodborne pathogen. The FDA's Class I classification mandates a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Deskins Wholesale, LLC is recalling Deskins Candies Chocolate No-Bake products (16 oz. packages) due to Salmonella contamination of the peanut butter ingredient. Approximately 202 cases of the product have been affected.

Salmonella is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness. The affected products were distributed to West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone who has consumed the product and develops symptoms of Salmonella infection (fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps) should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider of the potential exposure.

The recalled product

Product
Deskins Candies, Chocolate No-Bake,16 oz., Plastic Shell, 12-16 oz. packages per case.
Manufacturer
Deskins Wholesale, LLC
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)

  • Chocolate No-Bake 733980123345

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • NC
  • VA
  • WV

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