Fudge Sold at Marshalls Stores in IN, IL & KY Recalled For Potential Mold Contamination

According to a press release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a Canadian fudge company has recalled a product sold in Marshalls and TJMAXX stores nationwide, including Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky "due to potential mold growth contamination."

Montreal Fudge May Be Contaminated with Mold Growth

The company, Authentik Fudge based in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, Canada, is recalling 840 units of Chocolate Fudge with Nuts sold under the brand name, MONTREAL FUDGE. The products were distributed on June 19, 2024, and June 20, 2024 through Marshalls and was sold across the country.

Recalled Products Sold at Marshalls Stores in 38 States - Including IN, IL & KY

For those of us in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, the Montreal Fudge was sold at Marshalls stores. Additionally it was sold at Marshalls locations in the following states as well:

• 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
• Wyoming

Recalled Products Also Sold at TJMaxx Stores in 8 States

The products were also sold at TJMaxx locations in the following states, according to the FDA:

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• New Mexico
• Nevada
• Utah
• Washington
• Wyoming

Packaging Details for Recalled Fudge Sold in TJMaxx & Marshalls Nationwide

The recalled products are packaged in a gabled box labeled Montreal Fudge, Chocolate Fudge with Nuts. It is a 5.6 ounce package stamped with lot numbers and expiration dates:

• lot 0241500805 and expiration date of 2025/MR/01
• lot 0241690105 and expiration date of 2025/MR/17
• lot 0241690205 and expiration date of 2025/MR/17

FDA Says No Other Products Affected By This Recall

The FDA says that no other products are affected by the recall, and that no illness have been reported as of yet. The recall was initiated after a consumer complaint claiming molded pieces inside a box that had been purchased. They say that unpacked, sealed products at the manufacturers facility also had beginning signs of mold.

What To Do If You Have Recalled Montreal Fudge

If you have purchased any of the affected products you are urged to destroy the products or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have any questions, you can contact AUTHENTIK FUDGE/MONTREAL FUDGE by emailing info@authentikfudge.com or call (450) 649-1331 / 1 877 313-1331 post 210 or 205, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 5 pm EST.

[Source: FDA]