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YIKES! Google Bauer Candy QVC

JillyMarie — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 01:59:09 GMT

FDA warns might be contaminated with Hep A.

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zumka — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:07:43 GMT

What foods cause Hepatitis A?

You eat or drink food or water that has been contaminated by stools (feces) containing the hepatitis A virus. Unpeeled and uncooked fruits and vegetables, shellfish, ice, and water are common sources of the disease.Oct 22, 2017.

The candies were sold exclusively online and through QVC.

In a statement, the President of Bauer’s Candies said that it voluntarily closed its facility and “discarded all candy in house, sanitized per protocol, and began working with Federal and State agencies” when it learned of the employee’s illness.

The employee worked at the plant from November 16-November 23rd. While the risk of contamination is extremely low, the FDA is recommending that anyone who purchased the candies after November 14th throw them away rather than consuming them.

Who keeps candy from Nov?

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GAQShopr53 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:17:21 GMT

I have never heard of Bauer’s Candies and was reading the same article that stated " famous Modjeskas, individually-wrapped marshmallow candies dipped in chocolate or caramel, came in contact with a facility worker who tested positive for the contagious liver disease. Customers who purchased the gourmet candies after Nov. 14 should throw the candies away, according to the FDA".

The FDA says the risk of contracting hepatitis from the candies is low, but advises customers who ate the recalled candy contact their doctor to see if they need medication to prevent a possible infection.

Later in the article it talks about fecal matter is ground zero and I was a little confused as to the level of possible contamination by this worker. Hopefully, this is just a precautionary recall and no one is gets infected with Hep A.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2019/01/09/chocolates-might-contaminated-hepatitis-a-fda-warns-recall/2523965002/

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GAQShopr53 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:20:56 GMT

@zumka wrote:
What foods cause Hepatitis A?
You eat or drink food or water that has been contaminated by stools (feces) containing the hepatitis A virus. Unpeeled and uncooked fruits and vegetables, shellfish, ice, and water are common sources of the disease.Oct 22, 2017.

The candies were sold exclusively online and through QVC.
In a statement, the President of Bauer’s Candies said that it voluntarily closed its facility and “discarded all candy in house, sanitized per protocol, and began working with Federal and State agencies” when it learned of the employee’s illness.
The employee worked at the plant from November 16-November 23rd. While the risk of contamination is extremely low, the FDA is recommending that anyone who purchased the candies after November 14th throw them away rather than consuming them.

Who keeps candy from Nov?

You would be surprised @zumka at how many people order candy and don't consume it all at once. I order Enstroms chocolate every year and consume over time.

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ShowMe — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:25:32 GMT

@GAQShopr53 wrote:
@zumka wrote:
What foods cause Hepatitis A?
You eat or drink food or water that has been contaminated by stools (feces) containing the hepatitis A virus. Unpeeled and uncooked fruits and vegetables, shellfish, ice, and water are common sources of the disease.Oct 22, 2017.

The candies were sold exclusively online and through QVC.
In a statement, the President of Bauer’s Candies said that it voluntarily closed its facility and “discarded all candy in house, sanitized per protocol, and began working with Federal and State agencies” when it learned of the employee’s illness.
The employee worked at the plant from November 16-November 23rd. While the risk of contamination is extremely low, the FDA is recommending that anyone who purchased the candies after November 14th throw them away rather than consuming them.

Who keeps candy from Nov?

You would be surprised @zumka at how many people order candy and don't consume it all at once. I order Enstroms chocolate every year and consume over time.

@GAQShopr53......I received quite a bit of candy for Christmas. I have mine in the fridge. No way could I eat all of that so fast. Thank goodness none of it was this kind of candy......

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SilleeMee — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:25:33 GMT

That's bad. But it could have been worse...like getting sick with some really resistant type bacteria. HepA is relatively easy to treat and get over it.

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Katcat1 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:30:02 GMT

All I can say is OMG!

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Drythe — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:32:28 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
That's bad. But it could have been worse...like getting sick with some really resistant type bacteria. HepA is relatively easy to treat and get over it.

A person who is elderly, or immuno compromised might not get over it quite so easily.

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January121 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:08:03 GMT

Did QVC send out a notification to the QVC customers who bought the candy offering them a refund?

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sunshine45 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:15:49 GMT

@January121 wrote:
Did QVC send out a notification to the QVC customers who bought the candy offering them a refund?

in items i have purchased from qvc that have been recalled, they usually send a letter, phone the purchaser, and send an email regarding the recall. qvc is very good about doing this. they usually have you either return the item OR they credit your account and make sure that you dispose of the item.

it is also listed on the homepage under their recall section.

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OKPrincess — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:18:23 GMT

Thank goodness we don’t buy candy off the internet.

But it’s sad to think the illness of one person can affect so many innocent lives and a company’s reputation.

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forsythia1 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:15:02 GMT

It can still be purchased on Q's website. I put it in my cart and nothing popped up to stop me.

Can this really still be purchased??

What gives Q!!!

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sunshine45 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:05:21 GMT

UPDATE: Bauer Candies released a statement on their website about the FDA alert released on December 6th, 2018:

"Upon notification of his illness, Bauer’s voluntarily closed the facility, discarded all candy in house, sanitized per protocol, and began working with Federal and State agencies. An investigation by our local health department and the FDA found that the risk of contamination to the candy made during this time is extremely low. These agencies have cleared us to continue operation. No candy products manufactured after November 25 are affected in any way."

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MalteseMomma — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:23:22 GMT

@zumka wrote:
What foods cause Hepatitis A?
You eat or drink food or water that has been contaminated by stools (feces) containing the hepatitis A virus. Unpeeled and uncooked fruits and vegetables, shellfish, ice, and water are common sources of the disease.Oct 22, 2017.

The candies were sold exclusively online and through QVC.
In a statement, the President of Bauer’s Candies said that it voluntarily closed its facility and “discarded all candy in house, sanitized per protocol, and began working with Federal and State agencies” when it learned of the employee’s illness.
The employee worked at the plant from November 16-November 23rd. While the risk of contamination is extremely low, the FDA is recommending that anyone who purchased the candies after November 14th throw them away rather than consuming them.

Who keeps candy from Nov?

@zumka

lol...me I bought mine the end of Sept ,didn't like them ,put them away for Christmas and forgot about them..........just threw them away yesterday when i read this.......lol

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software — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:33:59 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
UPDATE: Bauer Candies released a statement on their website about the FDA alert released on December 6th, 2018:

"Upon notification of his illness, Bauer’s voluntarily closed the facility, discarded all candy in house, sanitized per protocol, and began working with Federal and State agencies. An investigation by our local health department and the FDA found that the risk of contamination to the candy made during this time is extremely low. These agencies have cleared us to continue operation. No candy products manufactured after November 25 are affected in any way."

I agree it's extremely low. The worker probably wore all the protective clothing (PPE) required. But these precautions are not over kill. Hep A is dangerous.