Class IF-0579-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Chocolate, confections. Packaged in gift box cartons. 4-Piece Peanut Butter Truffles, item number 079. Labeling reads in part:"ALL NATURAL LadybuG Peanut Butter truffles*** www.XanConfections.com Distributed by: Xan Confections Irvine, CA 92614 U.S.A.***". 4 pieces in each gift box @ 12 in a case total 48 pcs

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: UPC 8-15744-01002-0 Best By Date(s): Oct. 20, 2012; Nov. 3, 2012; Nov. 24, 2012
Quantity: 19 cases

Why it was recalled

The firm voluntarily recalled 13 of its gourmet peanut butter chocolate products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, upon learning that Sunland, Inc., the peanut butter supplier used in the production of Xan Confections, has recalled its entire peanut butter product from May 1, 2012 throught September 24, 2012.

Recalling firm

Firm: Xan Confections
Notification channel: FAX
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 1202 McGaw Ave, N/A, Irvine, California 92614

Distribution

Distribution pattern: The recall affected Xan Confections products distributed through 98 stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Alabama, Louisiana and Nova Scotia (Canada), as well as through online distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-10-01
FDA classified: 2012-10-31
Posted by FDA: 2012-11-07
Terminated: 2012-12-12
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0579-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.