CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating recalled
Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown is recalling Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (82018) Disney Macadamia Praline, distributed in 40 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Sep 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2055-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75098
- Recalling firm
- Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Lewistown, PA
- Brand
- Asher's
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Sep 2016
- FDA classified
- 19 Apr 2017
- Reported
- 26 Apr 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 2 Sep 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Apr 2017 | Classified by FDA | +229 days |
| 26 Apr 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (82018) Disney Macadamia Praline; 15 - 3 oz. pc. box; Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (75010) Macadamia Praline; 3 oz. (15/box);
Where it was distributed
AL; AR; CA ; CO; CT; DC; DE; FL; GA; IL; IN; KY; LA ; MA ; MD ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NH; NJ; NM; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA ; RI ; SC; SD; TN; TX; VA; VT; WA; WI; WV; WY
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Questions about this recall
Is Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (82018) Disney Macadamia Praline recalled?
Yes. Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown recalled Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (82018) Disney Macadamia Praline on 2 Sep 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2055-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Disney (82018) Lot #: 000332530; 000334216; 000337169; Asher's (75010) Lot #: 000336616; 000335796; 000336616;
Where was it sold?
AL; AR; CA ; CO; CT; DC; DE; FL; GA; IL; IN; KY; LA ; MA ; MD ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NH; NJ; NM; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA ; RI ; SC; SD; TN; TX; VA; VT; WA; WI; WV; WY
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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