Following a recall by Asher's Chocolates/Lewistown Inc., Giant Food Stores removed from its shelves multiple Asher chocolate candy products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Products include:• Asher's Milk Chocolate Mini Pretzels, 4 oz., UPC 8944970151, lot numbers 000336481, 000335482• Asher's Dark Chocolate Mini Pretzels, 4 oz., UPC 8944970152, lot numbers 000335590, 000336482• Asher's Almond Butter Crunch, 4 oz., UPC 8944970000, lot number 000335623• Asher's Vanilla Caramels w/Sea Salt Dark, 4 oz., UPC 8944914666, lot number 000336125• Asher's Fall Prepack - Milk Chocolate Pretzels, 4 oz., UPC 8944988341, lot number 000336450• Asher's Fall Prepack - Dark Chocolate Pretzels, 4 oz., UPC, 8944988012, lot number 000336450Consumption 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 receipt to Giant for a full refund.Consumers looking for additional information on the recall may call Asher's Chocolates at 888-288-3880.