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Candy sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and other stores across the United States has been recalled due to the risk of salmonella poisoning.
“Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its “white-coated candies” because they may be contaminated with Salmonellaan organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the FDA said in a May 6 statement on its website.
“Palmer Candy was informed by its liquid coating supplier that there was a risk of contamination by salmonella “from a potentially contaminated ingredient from one of their suppliers,” they said.
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The recall was classified as a “Class I” recall — the highest risk level — on August 6.
A “Class I” recall is “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to a noncompliant product will result in serious adverse health consequences or death,” according to the FDA website.
The recalled products (not pictured) included coated pretzel sticks that were sold at Target, Walmart and other stores. (iStock)
Despite the classification, no injuries or illnesses have been reported associated with these products, the FDA noted.
The recalled products included pretzels, cookies and “snack mixes,” the statement said.
The products were sold across the United States at various retailers, including Walmart, HyVee, Target and Dollar General, the FDA said.
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Additionally, Palmer Candy Company products were sold by distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming, they said.
Target was one of several retailers that sold potentially contaminated products. (Google Maps / Google Maps)
Since the recall was first announced in May, Palmer Candy Company has suspended production of the affected products, the FDA statement said.
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Salmonella infection, or “salmonellosis,” is “a common bacterial illness that affects the digestive tract,” the Mayo Clinic website says.
Salmonella bacteria live in the digestive tracts of humans and animals. Humans usually contract salmonella through water or food contaminated with the bacteria.
Salmonella bacteria can cause serious illness in people with weakened immune systems. (BSIP/UIG via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Although some people infected with salmonella have no symptoms, the Mayo Clinic said, most people experience some form of gastrointestinal distress, including diarrhea and stomach cramps.
“Most healthy people recover within a few days to a week without specific treatment,” the Mayo Clinic said, although the risks are higher in older adults and young children.
| Teleprinter | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLTR | DOLLAR TREE INC. | 95.05 | +0.12 | +0.13% |
| TGT | TARGET COMPANY | 135.47 | +1.49 | +1.11% |
| WMT | Walmart Inc. | 67.94 | +0.30 | +0.44% |
Diarrhea caused by salmonella can lead to dehydration, which can be life-threatening, they said.
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A person with salmonella should see a doctor if their symptoms do not improve after more than a few days or if they develop a high fever, the Mayo Clinic said.
FOX Business has reached out to Palmer Candy Company for comment.
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