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Marshmallow Eggs Salmonella: Zachary Confections, Inc. Recall for Candy sold in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin
Kathleen Lees
First Posted: Mar 03, 2013 01:49 PM EST
Just in time for Easter, a candy company is recalling a sweet treat.
Zachary Confections, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs that were sold in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
"We are dedicated to manufacturing wholesome products for our customers," George Anichini, vice president of operations of Zachary Confections, said in a press release on the Food and Drug Administration website. "Consistent with that dedication, we are taking this voluntary action."
The candy manufacturer issued the notice after a random post-production test revealed a result suggesting that there was potential for contamination this past week. The affected lots are packaged in white egg crates with purple, green and yellow lettering (pictured above). They have the specific case number of 1 00 75186 31797 3, the Unit UPC of 0 75186 15797 8 and are best before Feb. 14, 2012, according to CBSNews.com.
The specific code dates are D3245D, D3145E, F3145E, D3245E, and can be found on the side panel next to the UPC bar code label.
Salmonella is a bacteria that is usually transmitted to people when they eat food contaminated with animal fecal matter. Food can also be a carrier if it is handled by a person who is infected and did not wash their hands properly after using the bathroom. Symptoms included diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection and can last anywhere from four to seven days for most people. However, for the infants or elderly, some may require hospitilization.
Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. It can last four to seven days, and most people recover without additional treatment. However, the elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems may have a more severe bout from the bacteria that requires hospitalization.
The FDA is still investigating the potential cause of the contamination.
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First Posted: Mar 03, 2013 01:49 PM EST
Just in time for Easter, a candy company is recalling a sweet treat.
Zachary Confections, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs that were sold in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
"We are dedicated to manufacturing wholesome products for our customers," George Anichini, vice president of operations of Zachary Confections, said in a press release on the Food and Drug Administration website. "Consistent with that dedication, we are taking this voluntary action."
The candy manufacturer issued the notice after a random post-production test revealed a result suggesting that there was potential for contamination this past week. The affected lots are packaged in white egg crates with purple, green and yellow lettering (pictured above). They have the specific case number of 1 00 75186 31797 3, the Unit UPC of 0 75186 15797 8 and are best before Feb. 14, 2012, according to CBSNews.com.
The specific code dates are D3245D, D3145E, F3145E, D3245E, and can be found on the side panel next to the UPC bar code label.
Salmonella is a bacteria that is usually transmitted to people when they eat food contaminated with animal fecal matter. Food can also be a carrier if it is handled by a person who is infected and did not wash their hands properly after using the bathroom. Symptoms included diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection and can last anywhere from four to seven days for most people. However, for the infants or elderly, some may require hospitilization.
Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. It can last four to seven days, and most people recover without additional treatment. However, the elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems may have a more severe bout from the bacteria that requires hospitalization.
The FDA is still investigating the potential cause of the contamination.
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