Asher's Chocolates recalled
Following a recall by Asher's Chocolates/Lewistown Inc., GIANT Food Stores LLC and Martin's Food Markets announced it removed from sale multiple Asher chocolate candy products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The following products are included in this recall:
Asher's Milk Chocolate Mini Pretzels, 4 oz., UPC 8944970151 with lot numbers 000336481 & 000335482
Asher's Dark Chocolate Mini Pretzels, 4 oz., UPC 8944970152 with lot numbers 000335590 & 000336482
Asher's Almond Butter Crunch, 4 oz., UPC 8944970000 with lot number 000335623
Asher's Vanilla Caramels w/Sea Salt Dark, 4 oz., UPC 8944914666 with lot number 000336125
Asher's Fall Prepack - Milk Chocolate Pretzels, 4 oz., UPC 8944988341 with lot number 000336450
Asher's Fall Prepack - Dark Chocolate Pretzels, 4 oz., UPC, 8944988012 with lot number 000336450
GIANT/MARTIN'S has received no reports of illnesses to date. Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days.
Customers who have purchased this product should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to GIANT/MARTIN'S for a full refund.
Consumers looking for additional information on the recall may call Asher's Chocolates at 888-288-3880.In addition customers may call GIANT/MARTIN'S Customer Service at 1-888-814-4268 for more information. Customers can also visit the GIANT orMARTIN'S websites.