CLASS I Food recall · Reported 29 Jun 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Rich s Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter recalled
Albanese Confectionery Group is recalling Rich s Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter and Cups Rich s Milk Chocolate Mini, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 May 2022 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-1321-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90326
- Recalling firm
- Albanese Confectionery Group, Merrillville, IN
- Brand
- Rich
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 May 2022
- FDA classified
- 21 Jun 2022
- Reported
- 29 Jun 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Peanut Butter
Timeline
| 26 May 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Jun 2022 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 29 Jun 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Salmonella. Product made using recalled Jif peanut butter
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
Rich s Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter and Cups Rich s Milk Chocolate Mini Peanut Butter Cups; 2ct 5lb bulk per 10 lb case. Product not retail packaged, distributed for bulk sale at retail.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Stores named: Giant
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Salmonella. Product made using recalled Jif peanut butter
Which lots are affected?
Mini: 1316 1319 1320 1321 1322 1323 1327 1328 1337 1343 1350 2011 2027 2028 2038 2039 2047 2048 2049 2060 2066 2075 2076 2111 Giant: 1363 1364 2039 2087 2090 2089 2096 2098 2103
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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 26 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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| Food | CLASS II | Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls recalled by Prep'd CDA | Prep'd CDA | Undeclared Soy | ID, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | Freshness Guaranteed Peanut Butter Snack Mix recalled by Palmer & | Palmer & | Salmonella | Nationwide |