FSM 361: Why Does Chocolate Candy Get Recalled?

Transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute Halloween’s near, and candies’ everywhere but did you know chocolate is sometimes recalled? Here are four common hazards, leading to recalls: • Allergens that aren’t labeled such as milk, nuts, sesame. • Bacterial contamination. 4 million pounds of chocolate wafers were recalled because of Salmonella in May 2024. • Undisclosed hazardous substances. And, • Foreign Objects or Mislabeling. If you hear about a recall: • Stop consuming the product immediately. • Next check labels and lot numbers with recall notices to confirm. • Return chocolate to the place of purchase for a refund. • Clean and sanitize surfaces possibly contaminated by the product. Stay informed and safe, subscribe to FDA recall alerts, or visit FoodSafety.gov. I’m Susie Craig for Food Safety in a Minute. [music] Resources United States Department of Agriculture – Food Safety.gov. Recalls and Outbreaks. https://www.foodsafety.gov/recalls-and-outbreaks. Accessed online 8/19/25. United States Food and Drug Administration. Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts. Accessed online 8/19/25. United States Food and Drug Administration. Sign up for Recall Alerts. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA/subscriber/new. Accessed online 8/19/25.