The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1639-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Chocolate Syrup Recalled Nationwide for Potential Bacterial Contamination

Lyons Magnus is recalling chocolate syrup (MIDRWB36XX, Item 10137) distributed nationwide due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination.

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 Class I classification requires minimum severity of 4. Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are high-risk pathogens, though no illnesses or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. is recalling chocolate syrup product MIDRWB36XX (Item 10137) that was distributed nationwide. The product is a bulk syrup (235 gallons) containing water, cocoa (processed with alkali), and cane sugar, manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc. in Fresno, CA.

The recall was initiated due to findings and potential for contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Multiple lot codes are affected, with Best By dates ranging from September to December 2022. This is classified as an FDA Class I recall, the most serious level of FDA recall.

Consumers who have this product should discontinue use and contact Lyons Magnus, Inc. for further instructions. Additional information is available on the FDA website.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolate Syrup, MIDRWB36XX. Item 10137 Ingredients: water, cocoa (processed with alkali), cane sugar. Net: 235 gal (889.6L) Lyons Magnus Fresno, CA 93702
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Syrup
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

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 (4)

  • Lot Code 0212 / Best By Date 10/27/2022
  • Lot Code 1212 / Best By Date 10/28/2022
  • Lot Code 4412 / Best By Date 11/20/2022
  • Lot Code 7702 / Best By Date 09/14/2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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