Safety Report: Euphoria Chocolate Company Chocolate candy - recalled due to Salmonella, Oregon, USA

Oregon, United States

Euphoria Chocolate Company of Eugene, OR is initiating a voluntary recall of Peanut Butter Classic Truffles, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways due to a potential Salmonella contamination.

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 people 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 recalled products have one month shelf life for the Peanut Butter Classic Truffles and eight months shelf life for both the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways. They were sold from Euphoria Chocolate store’s display case and distributed in Oregon to retailers and supermarkets from 02/17/2022 to 05/20/2022. A list of recalled products and affected Best By Dates range is listed in the table below.

- Euphoria Chocolate Peanut Butter Classic Truffles. Pack Size: 12pk. UPC: 5046907226. Best By Dates Range: 03/15/2022 – 06/20/2022.
- Euphoria Chocolate Peanut Butter Classic Truffles. Pack Size: 64pk. UPC: 5046907225. Best By Dates Range: 03/15/2022 – 06/20/2022.
- Euphoria Chocolate Dark Chocolate | Peanut Butter | Meltaways. Pack Size: 70. UPC: 5046901342. Best By Dates Range: 10/16/2022 - 01/10/2023
- Euphoria Chocolate Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways. Pack Size: 70. UPC: 5046901343. Best By Dates Range: 10/16/2022 - 01/10/2023.

Euphoria Chocolate Company initiated this recall because it contains the Jif 96 Ounce Crunchy Peanut Butter Twin Pack that is recalled by JM Smucker Co.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.

Anyone who has the recalled Euphoria Chocolate products in their possession should not consume and should discard of the affected products. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 541-344-4914, Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm PST.

In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Euphoria Chocolate Company
Brand name: Euphoria Chocolate
Product recalled: Chocolate candy
Reason of the recall: Salmonella
FDA Recall date: May 26, 2022

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/euphoria-chocolate-company-issues-voluntary-recall-peanut-butter-classic-truffles-dark-chocolate