Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. 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, according to details posted by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA).

Recalled Products Distribution: The affected products were distributed across multiple states, including California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Washington.

Health Risks: Consumers who have consumed any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. While healthy adults usually recover within four to seven days, severe cases may require hospitalization. Vulnerable groups such as older adults, children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems, including cancer patients, are at a higher risk of serious illness.

List of Recalled Products:

1. Milk Chocolate Crunch Bulk OTBD
   • Item #: 56546
   • Product Quantity: 844,740 lbs
   • Code Information: Multiple codes including 4046T216OTBD, 4051T208OTBD, 4051T212OTBD, etc.
2. 4M Caramel Flavored Confectionery Drop (R&D Sample)
   • Item #: 61661
   • Product Quantity: 1 lb
   • Code Information: LAB-015188
3. Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Coating Bulk (MB)
   • Item #: 60692
   • Product Quantity: 87,045 lbs
   • Code Information: 4103T225OTBD, 4104T229OTBD, LAB-015025
4. Milk Chocolate Wafer (R&D Sample)
   • Item #: 51407
   • Product Quantity: 30 lbs
   • Code Information: LAB-014915
5. 1057556 Milk Chocolate Flavored IC Coating (Bulk tanker)
   • Item #: 56546
   • Product Quantity: 2,667,280 lbs
   • Code Information: Multiple codes including 4042T207OTBD, 4042T223OTBD, 4042T226OTBD, etc.
6. White Chocolate Wafer
   • Item #: 59152
   • Product Quantity: 74,050 lbs
   • Code Information: 4094WH73CL11, 4094WH74CL11
7. NGMO White Confectionery Wafer
   • Item #: 60975
   • Product Quantity: 38,675 lbs
   • Code Information: 4075WH78CL12
8. 1085343 10M Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Drop (MB)
   • Item #: 56074
   • Product Quantity: 18,800 lbs
   • Code Information: 4074CH60CL15
9. Snow White Chocolate (Bulk tanker)
   • Item #: 60949
   • Product Quantity: 178,460 lbs
   • Code Information: 4057WH31OTBD, 4093WH34OTBD, 4101WH32OTBD, 4114WH31OTBD
10. Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Coating (MB) (Bulk tanker)
    • Item #: 58710
    • Product Quantity: 474,120 lbs
    • Code Information: Multiple codes including 4055CH90OTBD, 4056CH91OTBD, 4056CH93OTBD, etc.

Consumer Guidance: Consumers and retailers are advised not to use the recalled products. They should either dispose of the products or return them to the place of purchase.

For more information, visit the FDA’s official recall notice.