Highest risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Rich’s Peanut butter cups recall: Salmonella

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Salmonella

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The hazard: Salmonella contamination

Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

What the notice says: Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. of Merrillville, Indiana is voluntarily recalling Albanese® Mini and Giant Peanut Butter Cups because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
May 27, 2022
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Rich’s
Product type
Dairy
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Giant
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Peanut butter cups

What the company announced

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. of Merrillville, Indiana is voluntarily recalling Albanese® Mini and Giant Peanut Butter Cups because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

This recall is a direct result of the J.M. Smucker Co. Jif® Peanut Butter recall. This product was not manufactured onsite at Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The products were distributed nationwide and reached consumers through select retail stores. The products are sold in bulk bins unpackaged.

Products affected by this recall and the retailers where product was sold are listed below.

  • Product Description: Rich’s Milk Chocolate Mini Peanut Butter Cups · Sold After: November 11, 2021
  • Product Description: Rich’s Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter Cups · Sold After: January 23, 2022
  • Retailer: Kitchen Kneads · Address: 3030 Grant Ave Ogden Ut 84401
  • Retailer: 2 B Sweet · Address: 706 S Delaware St Conrad Mt 59425
  • Retailer: 2 Kids Candy Store · Address: 640 Sw Bay Blvd Newport Or 97365
  • Retailer: J'S Natural Foods, Inc. · Address: 105 Smelter Ave Ne Ste 17 Great Falls Mt 59404
  • Retailer: Shelby's Sugar Shop · Address: 3100 Sw College Rd Ocala Fl 34474
  • Retailer: Aggie's Chocolates · Address: 979 Washington St W Lewisburg Wv 24901
  • Retailer: Ah, Whatta Bout Mimi · Address: 701 W Market St Louisville Ky 40202
  • Retailer: Alaska Marine Lines · Address: 5615 West Marginal Way Sw Seattle Wa 98106
  • Retailer: Albanese Confectionery · Address: 5441 E Lincoln Hwy Merrillville In 46410
  • Retailer: Albanese Confectionery · Address: 1910 W 83Rd Ave Merrillville In 46410
  • Retailer: Alimentari By Pig In A Fur Coat · Address: 306 S Brearly St Madison Wi 53703
  • Retailer: All City Candy · Address: 746 Richmond Rd Cleveland Oh 44143
  • Retailer: All Things Chocolate & More · Address: 10471 Ford Ave Richmond Hill Ga 31324
  • Retailer: Amy's Candy Bar · Address: 4704 N Damen Ave Chicago Il 60625
  • Retailer: Around The Corner Candy · Address: 101 S 1St St West Dundee Il 60118
  • Retailer: Artful Home & Garden, Llc. · Address: 6519 Highway 52 E Murrayville Ga 30564
  • Retailer: Ashley's Candy And Nut Shoppe · Address: 39 E Main St Ashland Oh 44805
  • Retailer: Tropik Sun Fruit And Nut · Address: 1001 Barnes Crossing Rd Tupelo Ms 38804
  • Retailer: Backyard Market · Address: 522 N Market St Mount Carmel Il 62863
  • Retailer: Bake My Day · Address: 2153 Stumbo Rd Mansfield Oh 44906
  • Retailer: Bankhead's Candies · Address: 810 Business Highway 61 N Bowling Green Mo 63334
  • Retailer: Banner Companies · Address: 443 N Frederick Ave Gaithersburg Md 20877
  • Retailer: Banner Hallmark · Address: 1639 Hilltop West Shopping Center Virginia Beach Va 23451
  • Retailer: Banner Hallmark · Address: 2340 York Crossing Dr Hayes Va 23072
  • Retailer: Banner Hallmark · Address: 120 Arthur Way Newport News Va 23602
  • Retailer: Banner Hallmark · Address: 5226 Fairfield Shopping Ctr Virginia Beach Va 23464
  • Retailer: Beanies Candy Store & Ice Cream · Address: 1011 S State St Lockport Il 60441
  • Retailer: Blooming Ideas · Address: 321 Cedar St Wilton Ia 52778
  • Retailer: Blossoms · Address: 220 Bohemia Dr Denmark Wi 54208
  • Retailer: Blue Gate Restaurant · Address: 195 N Van Buren Shipshewana In 46565
  • Retailer: Brockel's Chocolates · Address: 117 N 29Th St Billings Mt 59101
  • Retailer: Bulk Fresh Pantry · Address: 6382 S Cass Ave Westmont Il 60559
  • Retailer: Bullseye Market Place · Address: 350 Johnnycake Ln Three Rivers Mi 49093
  • Retailer: Burke's Naturals Inc. · Address: 20 Pimentel Ct Ste B17 Novato Ca 94949
  • Retailer: Cabots Candy Factory · Address: 276 Commercial St Provincetown Ma 02657
  • Retailer: Candy Club, LLC · Address: 9431 Allpoints Pkwy Plainfield In 46168
  • Retailer: Candy Connection · Address: 123 Broadway Wisconsin Dells Wi 53965
  • Retailer: Candy Emporium · Address: 58 W Main St Nashville In 47448
  • Retailer: Candy World Wharf · Address: 6 Fishermans Wharf Monterey Ca 93940
  • Retailer: Candyland · Address: 700 Cannery Row Monterey Ca 93940
  • Retailer: Caruso's Candy Kitchen · Address: 130 S Front St Dowagiac Mi 49047
  • Retailer: Cathy's Ice Cream · Address: 108 Hwy 70 E Saint Germain Wi 54558 United States
  • Retailer: Celine’s Sweets · Address: 879 Grant Ave Novato Ca 94945
  • Retailer: Charley Creek Inn · Address: 111 W Market St Wabash In 46992
  • Retailer: Chocolate Bliss · Address: 110 E 5Th St Jasper In 47546
  • Retailer: Chocolate Creations USA · Address: 532 S 3Rd Ave Wausau Wi 54401
  • Retailer: Coffee Express-O · Address: 2200 Tanger Blvd Washington Pa 15301
  • Retailer: Confections For Any Occasion · Address: 101 N Milwaukee St Theresa Wi 53091
  • Retailer: Cookies By Design · Address: 3382 Middle Rd Bettendorf Ia 52722
  • Retailer: Cora Lee Candies · Address: 1831 Waukegan Rd Glenview Il 60025
  • Retailer: Cork's Grocery · Address: 1956 Lafayette St Waterloo Ia 50703
  • Retailer: Cosmic Candy · Address: 6528 N Oceana Dr Hart Mi 49420
  • Retailer: Custer's Cones · Address: 124 Douglas St Chetek Wi 54728
  • Retailer: Cuzzins Candy Store · Address: 111 Main Ave S
  • Retailer: Dakota Nuts -N- Candy · Address: 218 N 4Th St Bismarck Nd 58501
  • Retailer: Dam Candy Store · Address: 197 River St Leland Mi 49654
  • Retailer: Del's Popcorn Express · Address: 100 W Debby Dr Mount Zion Il 62549
  • Retailer: Derby General Store · Address: 15351 Old State Road 70 Derby In 47525
  • Retailer: Doug's Sports House · Address: 120 N Crockett St Granbury Tx 76048

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

What to do about Salmonella

Rich’s — Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.
  3. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  4. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. — Consumers: (219) 472-6306, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Rich’s dairy recalled?

Salmonella Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. of Merrillville, Indiana is voluntarily recalling Albanese® Mini and Giant Peanut Butter Cups because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Giant.

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