Coblentz chocolate products containing peanut butter - recalled due to Salmonella

United States

Coblentz Chocolate Company of Walnut Creek, Ohio is recalling certain Peanut Butter Products 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.  This recall is a direct result of the J.M. Smucker Co. Jif® Peanut Butter recall.  The products were distributed nationwide and reached consumers through the Coblentz Chocolate Company retail store and other retail locations.

The specific products include lot numbers 1315-2140. Products included in the recall are Peanut Butter Spread, Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Graham Peanut Butter Sandwich, Ritz Peanut Butter Sandwich, Oversized Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Fudge Sampler, Peanut Butter Fudge, Buckeye Fudge, Oversized Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Oversized Peanut Butter Pretzel Cluster, Peanut Butter Truffle, Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Corn, Select Gift Boxes: 4 oz. Deluxe Assortment, 8 oz. Deluxe Assortment, 16 oz. Deluxe Assortment, 32 oz. Deluxe Assortment, 8 oz. Assorted Creams, 16 oz. Assorted Creams.

Coblentz Chocolate Company has ceased using Jif® Peanut Butter in production at this time. No illnesses have been reported to date. The products included in the recall were sold between November 12, 2021, and May 21, 2022. 

Consumers who have purchased any of the items listed above are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

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: Coblentz Chocolate Company
Brand name: Coblentz Chocolate Company
Product recalled: Various chocolate products containing peanut butter
Reason of the recall: Salmonella
FDA Recall date: May 24, 2022

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/coblentz-chocolate-company-recalls-select-peanut-butter-products-because-possible-health-risk