Chocolate confections recall

Recalled by Xan Confections · Irvine, CA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

The firm voluntarily recalled 13 of its gourmet peanut butter chocolate products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, upon learning that Sunland, Inc., the peanut butter supplier used in the production of Xan Confections, has recalled its entire peanut butter product from May 1, 2012 through September 24, 2012.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Chocolate, confections. Bulk Dark Peanut Butter Cup, item number 273. 24 pieces per case.

Quantity: 2 cases

Food: Peanut butter Chocolate & candy

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

UPC 8-95784-00273-5 Best By Date(s): Dec. 29, 2012; Jan. 26, 2013

Where it was sold

Alabama Arizona California Louisiana Nevada Oregon Texas Washington

FDA's distribution note: The recall affected Xan Confections products distributed through 98 stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Alabama, Louisiana and Nova Scotia (Canada), as well as through online distribution.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm: Xan Confections
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Oct 1, 2012
In FDA report of: Nov 7, 2012
Terminated: Dec 12, 2012
FDA recall number: F-0577-2013 · event 63360
Official record: FDA enforcement report search

Also recalled with it (10 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class I · High risk Terminated Salmonella Oct 1, 2012

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