Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Recalls Select Peanut Butter Products Because of Possible Health Risk - 6/1/22

Company Announcement Date:

May 27, 2022

FDA Publish Date:

May 27, 2022

Product Type:

Food & Beverages
Peanut Butter
Foodborne Illness

Reason for Announcement:

Salmonella

Company Name:

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.

Brand Name:

Rich’s

Product Description:

Peanut butter cups

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.  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. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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 and the retailers where product was sold are listed 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 or inquiries@albaneseconfectionery.com.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albanese-confectionery-group-inc-recalls-select-peanut-butter-products-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
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* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
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