DURHAM -- Local public health inspectors have found chocolate bars recalled in 2006 for suspected Salmonella contamination on the shelves of three Oshawa stores.

Public health inspectors from the Region of Durham found the candy at Convenience and Family Cleaners at 1204 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa Discount Centre at 458 Simcoe St. S. and One Stop Shopping Convenience at 3-30 Park Rd. N. Inspectors will continue to inspect other stores in Durham to ensure the candy is not on store shelves.

Hershey's originally recalled the products in 2006 for suspected Salmonella contamination. However, someone stole 40,000 chocolate bars from a recycling depot and the chocolate bars started surfacing in independent convenience stores in 2007.

The announcement from the health department comes in the wake of an Oshawa mother who found the recalled chocolate bars in her children's trick-or-treat bags.

The recalled product codes include those ranging from 6417 to 6455 and include Oh Henry! bars, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey's dark chocolate almond bars, chocolate chips, dark and milk chocolate bars, Glosettes, Eat-More bars and Cherry Blossoms.

The recall does not involve any Hershey's Halloween products. Halloween products are customarily packaged as small, bite-sized candy.

"Although we've been told that no Halloween-packaged candy is affected by this recall, we're encouraging parents to check their children's Halloween candy for any of the larger chocolate bars or candy that could be involved in this recall," said Ken Gorman, director of environmental health for the Region, in a press release. "It's possible that some recalled products might have been bought at smaller convenience or variety stores and could have been inadvertently passed out on Halloween night. The best advice to follow is if in doubt, throw it out."

The Region's health department says, to date, there have been no confirmed illnesses from consumption of recalled products. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled and can lead to Salmonella infection if consumed. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include stomach cramps, vomiting, fever and diarrhea, and can occur from one to 10 days after consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Individuals who experience any of these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

For more information on products affected by this recall or about Salmonella, visit www.region.durham.on.ca. Information is also available by calling the Health Department's Environmental Help Line at 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777-9613, ext. 2188.

--With files from Ian McMillan and Torstar