Archive · 26 Jan 2026
FDA Expands Chocolate Bar Recall Over Salmonella Risk
The FDA has expanded a recall for certain chocolate bars because they might have a germ called Salmonella.
This germ can make people sick with tummy aches, diarrhea, and fever.
No one has gotten sick yet, but the FDA wants people to check if they have these chocolate bars and to throw them away.
If you have the affected bars, you can take pictures of the lot numbers and email the company for a refund or replacement.
It's important to check your chocolate bars to stay safe!
FDA expands nationwide recall of chocolate bars due to potential Salmonella contamination.
No illnesses have been reported yet, but symptoms can include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever.
Symptoms can appear 6 hours to days after eating the contaminated chocolate and can last a week or longer.
The recall was announced on January 14, and consumers are advised to discard the affected chocolate bars.
Consumers can email [email protected] with photos of the lot numbers for a refund or replacement.
- Who
- The Raleigh firm and the FDA
- What
- A recall of chocolate bars due to potential Salmonella contamination
- When
- The recall was expanded on January 14
- Where
- Nationwide in the United States
- Why
- To prevent potential Salmonella infections
- Product
- Chocolate bars
- Reason
- Salmonella risk
- Reported Illnesses
- None reported yet
- Symptoms
- Watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, fever
- Timeframe for Symptoms
- 6 hours to days after consumption, lasting a week or longer
- Recall Announcement Date
- January 14
- Contact for Refund/Replacement
- [email protected]