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May 6, 2022
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More than 100 candy and chocolate products made by
Salmonella was found in both the production line and in liquid chocolate at the Israeli factory that made the affected items, according to the FDA news release. The FDA warns that the items could be infected with salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. In infants, people 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems, salmonella may cause serious illness or even death.
The recall covers all
Israeli health officials released a scathing report Sunday that accused the
Among several issues that may have contributed to the salmonella danger, investigators said there had been an intrusion of pigeons into the facility, according to
The report also alleged the following infractions: making chocolate while the facility was undergoing maintenance, failing to employ a food safety manager after replacing the quality-control team last year and not following milk thawing and storage guidelines that help prevent salmonella contamination. "We've never dealt with an event like this and it's the biggest recall in Strauss history,"
As of Sunday, there were 21 possible salmonella cases in
See a full list of the recalled items below: Customers who bought the items are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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