Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. of Madison, WI, is recalling 4,383,201 pounds of chocolate and confectionery products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall, initiated on May 3, 2024, is ongoing and involves products distributed in California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Washington.
About Salmonella Infections
Salmonella infection symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, typically appearing 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. Most healthy adults recover within four to seven days without requiring treatment. However, severe cases may necessitate hospitalization, particularly among older adults, children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Infected individuals without symptoms can still spread the infection.
Recalled Products:
Milk Chocolate Crunch Bulk OTBD, Item #56546
Quantity: 844,740 lbs
Codes: 4046T216OTBD, 4051T208OTBD, 4051T212OTBD, etc.
4M Caramel Flavored Confectionery Drop, Item #61661 (R&D Sample)
Quantity: 1 lb
Code: LAB-015188
Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Coating Bulk (MB), Item #60692
Quantity: 87,045 lbs
Codes: 4103T225OTBD, 4104T229OTBD, LAB-015025
Milk Chocolate Wafer, Item #51407 (R&D Sample)
Quantity: 30 lbs
Code: LAB-014915
1057556 Milk Chocolate Flavored IC Coating, Item #56546. Bulk tanker
Quantity: 2,667,280 lbs
Codes: 4042T207OTBD, 4042T223OTBD, 4042T226OTBD, etc.
White Chocolate Wafer, Item #59152. Net Wt. 50 lbs (22.68kg)
Quantity: 74,050 lbs
Codes: 4094WH73CL11, 4094 WH74CL11
NGMO White Confectionery Wafer, Item #60975. Net Wt. 25 lbs (11.34kg)
Quantity: 38,675 lbs
Code: 4075WH78CL12
1085343 10M Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Drop (MB), Item #: 56074. Net Wt. 25lbs (11.34kg)
Quantity: 18,800 lbs
Code: 4074CH60CL15
Snow White Chocolate, Item #: 60949. Bulk tanker
Quantity: 178,460 lbs
Codes: 4057WH31OTBD, 4093WH34OTBD, 4101WH32OTBD, 4114WH31OTBD
Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Coating (MB), Item #: 58710. Bulk tanker
Quantity: 474,120 lbs
Codes: 4055CH90OTBD, 4056CH91OTBD, 4056CH93OTBD, etc.
Consumers and retailers are advised not to use these products. Recalled products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone who has consumed the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention immediately.