CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Apr 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Bauer's Candies Caramels recalled

Bauer's Candies is recalling Bauer's Candies Caramels, distributed in 26 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Dec 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesNo codes

Quantity recalled3 bags and 3 bulk

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-1197-2019
FDA event ID: 81721
Recalling firm: Bauer's Candies, Lawrenceburg, KY
Brand: Bauer's Candies
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 4 Dec 2018
FDA classified: 27 Mar 2019
Reported: 3 Apr 2019
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Hepatitis A
Product category: Candy

Timeline

4 Dec 2018	Recall initiated by company
27 Mar 2019	Classified by FDA	+113 days
3 Apr 2019	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

Risk of Hepatitis A exposure.

Product as listed by the FDA

Bauer's Candies Caramels NET WT 4 oz (bag) & bulk, QVC 4 pack caramels

Where it was distributed

Distributed to retail locations in KY & IL. Distributed to private individuals in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY via individual orders and QVC orders. One private individual in Iceland.

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Questions about this recall

Is Bauer's Candies Caramels recalled?

Yes. Bauer's Candies recalled Bauer's Candies Caramels on 4 Dec 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1197-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Risk of Hepatitis A exposure.

Which lots are affected?

No codes

Where was it sold?

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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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