The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert after a possible hepatitis A contamination of Bauer's Candies Modjeskas.
The FDA is advising consumers not to eat any Bauer's Candies Chocolate or Caramel Modjeskas purchased after Nov. 14 after a worker in the facility tested positive for hepatitis A.
The products are available at retail locations and can also be purchased through QVC and BauersCandy.com. The FDA is working on a voluntary recall of affected products.
Hepatitis A, a contagious liver disease, can have a long incubation period and can have serious health consequences.
The FDA is recommending that anyone who ate the affected products and has not been vaccinated for hepatitis A to consult with a healthcare provider.
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