CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jan 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sanders Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sea Salt Caramel recalled

Sanders Candy is recalling Sanders Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sea Salt Caramel, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Dec 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesBest By dates: 10/15/2023,10/18/2023,10/20/2023,10/21/2023,10/22/2023,10/25/2023,10/26/2023,10/27/2023 12/08/2023,12/09/2023,12/10/2023,12/12/2023,12/13/2023,12/14/2023,12/15/2023,12/16/2023,12/17/2023,12/19/2023,12/20/2023,12/21/2023
Quantity recalled959,387 units (total)

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-0252-2023
FDA event ID
91364
Recalling firm
Sanders Candy, Clinton Township, MI
Brand
Sanders
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
22 Dec 2022
FDA classified
10 Jan 2023
Reported
18 Jan 2023
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Candy

Timeline

22 Dec 2022Recall initiated by company
10 Jan 2023Classified by FDA+19 days
18 Jan 2023Published 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

Foreign material in product. Pieces of cleaning brush bristles found in the product

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sanders Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sea Salt Caramel: UPC 0-35900-30857-4 18OZ Tub UPC 0-35900-30919-9 32OZ Tub

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and Canada

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Sanders Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sea Salt Caramel recalled?

Yes. Sanders Candy recalled Sanders Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sea Salt Caramel on 22 Dec 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0252-2023.

Why was it recalled?

Foreign material in product. Pieces of cleaning brush bristles found in the product

Which lots are affected?

Best By dates: 10/15/2023,10/18/2023,10/20/2023,10/21/2023,10/22/2023,10/25/2023,10/26/2023,10/27/2023 12/08/2023,12/09/2023,12/10/2023,12/12/2023,12/13/2023,12/14/2023,12/15/2023,12/16/2023,12/17/2023,12/19/2023,12/20/2023,12/21/2023

Where was it sold?

Nationwide and Canada

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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