Walgreens is recalling four types of Walgreens brand chocolate candy containing peanuts sold in stores from Jan. 1, 2007 to Jan. 29, 2009. The candy manufacturer notified Walgreens today that the candy contains peanuts from Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste. Though Walgreens is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products, it has issued this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.
Walgreens has already instructed its stores to stop selling the following products:
* WALGREENS BRIDGE MIX 3.5 OZ, 4 OZ, 14 OZ and 15 OZ
* WALGREENS CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUTS 3.5 OZ, 4 OZ, 13.5 OZ and 15 OZ
* WALGREENS CARAMEL NUT CLUSTERS 3.5 OZ, 4 OZ, 13.5 OZ and 15 OZ
* WALGREENS CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS 3.5 OZ and 4 OZ
Walgreens takes the safety of its customers seriously and is working with the FDA on this recall. For additional information, please contact Walgreens Product Quality department at 847-315-2755, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central time. Customers who purchased the recalled products should discontinue use immediately and return items to Walgreens for an exchange or refund.
Salmonella is 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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site at http://www.cdc.gov.
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Walgreens Recalls Walgreens Brand Candy Containing Peanuts Sold From Jan. 1, 2007 To Jan. 29, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Zachary Confections, Inc. Announces Nationwide Recall due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Possible Health Risk
Zachary Confections, Inc. Announces Nationwide Recall of Double Dipped Peanuts, Chocolate Peanuts, Bridge Mix, Caramel Nut Clusters, and Peanut Clusters due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Possible Health Risk
Zachary Confections, Inc., today announced a voluntary nationwide recall of its Double Dipped Peanuts, Chocolate Peanuts, Bridge Mix, Caramel Nut Clusters, and Peanut Clusters because the product contains roasted whole peanuts which were produced by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of a widening Salmonella investigation by the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Salmonella is 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.
The product descriptions, SKU/UPC numbers, and Lot Numbers for the recalled products are listed below. The Lot Numbers can be found printed on the bag, box, tub or bulk case label. The recalled products have been distributed nationwide to retail stores.
The following products are being recalled:
Product/Brand | SKU/UPC | Lot Number |
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Double Dipped Peanuts |
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Zachary Double Dipped Peanuts Bulk – 30 Lbs. | 05-748/ 10075186057480 | E8102C; E8210C |
Zachary Chocolate Double Dipped Peanuts – 30 Lb. | 05-648/ 10075186056483 | F8204D |
Zachary Double Dipped Peanuts Bagged– 12/ 8 oz. | 05-801/ 0-7518605801-5 | N9251D; O9251D |
Meijer Double Dipped Peanuts Bagged – 48/ 5 oz. | 04-845/ 0-4125004845-9 | E8202B; E8209B |
Zachary Double Dipped Peanuts Acetate Tub – 12/ 16 oz. | 09-301/ 7-6523209301-4 | M9151B; E8110F |
Chocolate Peanuts |
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Zachary Chocolate Peanuts Boxed – 12/ 4.8 oz. | 31-341/ 0-7518616341-2 | P8104B; P8204B; P8102F; P8203D; P8205C; P8202D; P8206C; P8206B; P8207E |
Bridge Mix |
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Zachary Chocolate Bridge Mix Bulk – 30 Lbs. | 05-403/ 10075186054038 | T8207D; T8107E; T8107D; T8207C; T8207F; T8107F; T8203C;T8207E; T8103C |
Zachary Chocolate Bridge Mix Acetate Tub – 12/ 16 oz. | 09-303/ 7-6523209303-8 | M9150E |
Zachary Chocolate Bridge Mix Bagged - 12/ 8 oz. | 05-803/ 0-7518605803-9 | O9151D |
Zachary Chocolate Bridge Mix Bagged – 12/ 5 oz. | 05-503/ 0-7518605503-8 | O8206C; O8204D |
Caramel Nut Clusters |
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Meijer Caramel Nut Clusters Bagged – 48/ 5 oz. | 05-311/ 0-4125005311-8 | E8202F; F8101C |
Peanut Clusters |
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Zachary Chocolate Peanut Clusters Bulk – 23 Lbs. | 05-749/ 10075186057497 | E8204D; C8107C; C8207C;E8104D |
Assorted Chocolates |
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Zachary Fine Assorted Boxed Chocolates – 6/ 40 oz. | 05-942/ 0-7518605942-5 | H8106C; H8107F; H8107D; H8107C; H8107E |
Party Trays |
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Zachary Chocolate Party Trays – 12/ 32 oz. | 05-461/ 0-7518605461-1 | L8106E |
No other Zachary Confections products are involved in this recall.
Zachary Confections initiated the voluntary recall immediately in response to an expanded recall by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA’s expanded recall now includes all peanuts and peanut-related products from PCA’s Blakely, Georgia plant from January 2007 to present. The FDA is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella targeted at PCA’s Blakely plant. Zachary Confections used whole roasted peanuts from PCA for the products listed above.
Zachary Confections has not received any consumer illness complaints associated with its products. Products manufactured by Zachary Confections have not been linked to the nationwide Salmonella outbreak. As part of its priority to ensure the safety and quality of all of its products, Zachary Confections is issuing the voluntary recall.
“We are dedicated to manufacturing wholesome products for our customers,” said Patrick Zachary, President 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.
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