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There’s an active recall on chocolate fudge sold in 41 states, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to a mold contamination.
The product affected is the Montreal Fudge brand Chocolate Fudge with Nuts sold in 5.6-ounce packages. These packages contain a lot number of 0241500805, 0241690105 or 0241690205 alongside an expiration date of “2025/MR/01,” “2025/MR/17” or “2025/MR/17,” respectively.
The recalled fudge was sold in T.J. Maxx locations in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. They were also sold in Marshalls locations in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.
These products were recalled after a consumer complaint of mold pieces found in the fudge, leading to an investigation that discovered a larger contamination. While initially announced on August 22, this announcement was recently classified as a Class II recall. This means that the exposure to the potentially contaminated fudge may lead to health problems. Mold exposure can lead to illness due to the formation of mycotoxins, a poisonous substance.
If you’re experiencing any signs of food poisoning, including nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea after eating the recalled fudge, call your doctor as soon as possible. Dispose of the product immediately if you have it on hand or return it to your place of purchase for a full refund. After disposing of the product, clean any surfaces or objects that may have been in contact with the contaminated food.
For questions about this recall, contact the company at info@authentikfudge.com.