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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Thompson Brands LLC: Chocolate Bunnies and Gold Foil Balls Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Agency Publication Date: March 1, 2021
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Summary

Thompson Brands LLC has recalled several chocolate products, including See's Candies brand Sitting Bunnies and Gold Foil Balls, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Approximately 2,928 cases of various chocolate treats are affected, including 96 cases of 4.5 oz Sitting Bunnies, 2,652 cases of 1 oz Bunnies, and 180 cases of 10 lb gold foil ball sets. While the manufacturer reports that the items were placed on hold and not distributed into consumer commerce, anyone who has obtained these products is advised to return them for a refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for See's Candies brand 4.5 oz Sitting Bunny (SKU 600738), See's Candies 1 oz Bunny (SKU 600741), or Gold Foil Balls (SKU 600144).
  2. Inspect the packaging for specific lot numbers: the 4.5 oz Sitting Bunny is affected if it is lot 02521; the 1 oz Bunny and Gold Foil Balls are affected if they are lot 02621.
  3. Do not eat any of the recalled products if you have them in your possession.
  4. Return the affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Thompson Brands LLC at their Meriden, CT location for further instructions.
  5. If you have additional questions or need to report a concern, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund upon return.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: See's Candies brand chocolate 4.5 oz Sitting Bunny (4.5-oz)
Item Code:
SKU 600738
Lot Numbers:
02521
Product: See's Candies brand 1 oz Bunny (1-oz)
Item Code:
SKU 600741
Lot Numbers:
02621
Product: Gold Foil Balls (10 lbs)
Item Code:
SKU 600144
Lot Numbers:
02621

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87321
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Thompson Brands LLC
Sold By: See's Candies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4.5oz. bunny - 96 cases (36 pc per case)/ gold foil balls - 180 - 10 lbs. cases / 1 oz. Rabbit 24 piece display (12 displays per case) - 2652 cases
Distributed To: California

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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

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