The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1321-2022·Announced 2022-06-29

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Albanese Confectionery Group recalls Rich's Milk Chocolate peanut butter cups nationwide due to Salmonella contamination from recalled Jif peanut butter used in manufacturing.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. The contamination involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious foodborne illness.

Plain-English summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. is recalling Rich's Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter Cups and Rich's Milk Chocolate Mini Peanut Butter Cups. These products were not retail-packaged and were distributed for bulk sale at retail locations nationwide. Approximately 18,470 pounds of product are subject to this recall.

The recall was issued because the product was manufactured using recalled Jif brand peanut butter contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness.

Consumers and retailers possessing this product should not consume or distribute it further. The product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. Consumers who believe they have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Rich s Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter and Cups Rich s Milk Chocolate Mini Peanut Butter Cups; 2ct 5lb bulk per 10 lb case. Product not retail packaged, distributed for bulk sale at retail.
Manufacturer
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
  • salmonella

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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