Safety Report: Albanese Mini and Giant Peanut Butter Cups - recalled due to Salmonella, USA

United States

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. of Merrillville, Indiana is voluntarily recalling Albanese® Mini and Giant Peanut Butter Cups 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. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

This recall is a direct result of the J.M. Smucker Co. Jif® Peanut Butter recall. This product was not manufactured onsite at Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. The products were distributed nationwide and reached consumers through select retail stores. The products are sold in bulk bins unpackaged.

Products affected by this recall:
- Rich’s Milk Chocolate Mini Peanut Butter Cups. Sold After: November 11, 2021
- Rich’s Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter Cups. Sold After: January 23, 2022

The full list of retailers where product was sold is available in the link below.

Customers who purchased the above listed product with the associated lot are urged to destroy the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (219) 472-6306 Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Company name: Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Brand name: Rich’s
Product recalled: Peanut butter cups
Reason of the recall: Salmonella
FDA Recall date: May 27, 2022

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albanese-confectionery-group-inc-recalls-select-peanut-butter-products-because-possible-health-risk