The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1465-2017·Announced 2017-02-15

Blommer Butterscotch Drops Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Blommer Chocolate Co. is recalling Butterscotch Drops due to possible Salmonella contamination from milk and buttermilk powders.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Blommer Chocolate Co., Inc. is recalling 636,206 pounds of Butterscotch Drops (MB 1000 or 4000 Count; NET WT: 50 LBS) with Lot Code A161457. The recall is being conducted because the product includes milk and buttermilk powders that are subject to recall, creating a possibility of Salmonella contamination.

The affected product was distributed in Indiana, Vermont, Illinois, Georgia, Iowa, New Jersey, California, Pennsylvania, Ontario, and Quebec. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific lot code and stop using the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
Butterscotch Drops - MB 1000 [or 4000] Count; NET WT: 50 LBS

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)

  • Lot Codes: A161457

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Blommer Chocolate Co., Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →