The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2039-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Asher's Chocolate Co. Mint Souffle Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Asher's Chocolate Co. is recalling 25 units of 6 lb. Mint Souffle milk chocolate due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed across 38 states and Washington, D.C.

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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc. is recalling 25 units of Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (08005) Mint Souffle, Net Wt. 6 lb. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 000337101. The recall covers distribution in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and product description. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions for disposal or refund processing are provided in the source text beyond standard recall practices.

The recalled product

Product
Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (08005) Mint Souffle; Net Wt. 6 lb.;
Affected units
25

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 #'s: 000337101

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 87 recalled by Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, 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 87 products in this recall →