Zachary Confections, Inc., has announced a voluntary recall of certain production lots of its Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs because of possible Salmonella. The product is packaged in white egg crates with purple, green and yellow lettering. The product was manufactured on February 20 and 21, 2013, and shipped to retail stores in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. More detailed information: Case UPC: 1 00 75186 31797 3 Unit UPC: 0 75186 15797 8 Code Dates: D3245D; D3145E; F3145E; D3245E Best-by Date: 02/14/2014 The recall was prompted by a test result indicating the potential for Salmonella contamination in a sample taken during routine post-production testing. Further production has been suspended while the company works with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to determine the source of the problem.
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