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George Anichini – Vice President of Operations
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Frankfort, IN. – January 31, 2009 – Frankfort -based Zachary Confections, Inc. announced today a voluntary recall of some lots of Market Pantry Chocolate Covered Peanuts as a precautionary measure due to the recall expansion of Peanut Corporation of America's Blakely, Georgia facility, which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning the recent salmonella outbreak. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, fail 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. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled Market Pantry item contains whole roasted peanuts supplied by Peanut Corporation of America. There are no reported illnesses associated with this candy item, which are sold at Target and SuperTarget stores nationwide. Included in the recall are:
Market Pantry Brand Chocolate Covered Peanuts
9 oz., UPC 85239 02349
Recalled lot codes include: E8209D and E8202C
No other Market Pantry candy items are included in the recall.
Consumers are advised not to consume these items and may return the items to Target for a refund or they may call Target Guest Relations at 1-800-316-6151.
The safety and quality of Zachary Confections, Inc. products are of utmost importance to the company.
Consumers with additional questions on the recall may contact Zachary Confections Customer Service at (765) 654-8356 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm EST.
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