Palmer Candy recalls multiple confections due to Salmonella risk

Posted: May 6, 2024 / 07:50 AM CDT

Updated: May 6, 2024 / 08:08 AM CDT

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Palmer Candy has issued a recall on "White Coated Confectionary Items" due to a Salmonella risk.

According to Palmer Candy, potentially affected items can cause a variety of health risks such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, as well as infections in the arteries among other infections, in individuals who eat them, and can even lead to death in more susceptible individuals.

The recalled items were distributed internationally and were available for purchase at Walmart, Hy-Vee, Target, and Dollar General stores in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The product was distributed in different packaging such as bags, pouches, and tubs.

Palmer Candy was notified about the potential risk by the supplier of the liquid coating used for the white-coated confections. Production of this product has been suspended while the FDA and the company investigate.

If you bought a product affected by the recall, it is recommended you contact the Palmer Candy Company at 1-800-831-0828 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

A full list of affected products is available below.