The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1387-2024·Announced 2024-06-26

Caramel Confectionery Drops Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. is recalling 4M Caramel Flavored Confectionery Drop due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to nine states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses have been reported, Salmonella contamination without reported illness meets FDA Class II criteria and warrants a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. is recalling 4M Caramel Flavored Confectionery Drop, Item # 61661 (R&D Sample), due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product is supplied as a 1 lb. unit with code LAB-015188.

The recall was initiated after the potential contamination was identified. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The affected product was distributed to consumers in California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Washington. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
4M Caramel Flavored Confectionery Drop, Item # 61661 (R&D Sample).
Manufacturer
Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.
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)

  • LAB-015188

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

  • CA
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • MI
  • OH
  • PA
  • UT
  • WA