Zachary Confections, Inc. announced a
voluntary recall of certain production lots of its Zachary Chocolate
Covered Marshmallow Eggs because they have the potential to be
contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause
serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or
elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons
infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea
(which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare
circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the
organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe
illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms),
endocarditis and arthritis.
Zachary Confections has initiated this voluntary recall in response to a test result indicating the potential for Salmonella
contamination in a sample taken during routine post-production testing
from one of the production lots of product that is the subject of this
recall. Out of an abundance of caution, Zachary Confections is recalling
all lots of product that may have been affected.
The product is packaged in white egg crates
with purple, green and yellow lettering. The specific Case UPC numbers,
Unit UPC numbers, Code Dates and Best Buy Date for the recalled products
are listed below.
| Product/Brand | Case UPC | Unit UPC | Code Dates | Best Buy Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Egg Crates 5 oz [Product # 31-797] (white colored egg crate with colored lettering) | 1 00 75186 31797 3 | 0 75186 15797 8 | D3245D; D3145E; F3145E; D3245E | 02/14/14 |
The Best Buy Date and Code Dates are located on the side panel of the product packaging next to the Unit UPC bar code label.
The
recalled product was manufactured on February 20 and February 21, 2013,
and was shipped from the Zachary Confections’ facility on February 21
and February 22, 2013.The recalled products have been distributed to
some retail stores located in sections of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota,
South Dakota and Wisconsin.
No other Zachary Confections products are involved in this recall.
To
date Zachary Confections has not received any consumer illness
complaints associated with its products. As part of its priority to
ensure the safety and quality of all of its products, Zachary
Confections is issuing the voluntary recall.
Production
of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue
their investigation as to the source of the potential problem.
"We
are dedicated to manufacturing wholesome products for our customers,"
said George Anichini, Vice President – Operations of Zachary
Confections. "Consistent with that dedication, we are taking this
voluntary action."
Consumers who have
purchased the recalled products should destroy or return them to the
store where they were purchased. Anyone requiring more information
should contact Zachary Confections Customer Service at (765) 654-8356
between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm EST.