Candy, Snacks Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

ACROSS AMERICA — Palmer Candy is recalling several “white-coated confectionary items” sold in 17 states due to a potential salmonella risk.

The Sioux City, Iowa-based candymaker said it was notified of the potential risk for salmonella by the supplier of the liquid coating on the candies, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the products, which were distributed nationwide to Walmart, HyVee, Target and Dollar General, store, and to distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The products were sold in a variety of tub sizes. The recalled products and their best-by dates are:

Caramel Swirl Pretzels, 4 oz., 12/28/2024
Caramel Swirl Pretzels, 6 oz., 12/19/24 and 1/9/25
Classic Yogurt Pretzels, 28 count. 12/11/24 - 1/8/25
Cookies & Cream Y7ummy Chow, 14 count, 12/6/24 - 1/8/25
Enrobed Pretzel Rods, 8 oz., 1/22/25
Favorite Day Bakery White Fudge Mini Cookies, 7 oz., 4/4/25 - 5/15/25
Frosted Munch Medley Bowl, 15 oz., 1/3/25
Frosted Patriot Frosted Pretzels, 28 count, 1/2/25 - 1/3/25
Frosted Pretzels, 6 oz., 1/23/25
Munchy Medley, 15 count, 12/14/24, 1/3/25
Munchy Medley, 4 oz., 12/27/24, 12/28/24 and 1/19/25
Munchy Medley, 6 oz., 12/20/24
Munchy Medley To Go, 4 oz., 12/25/24 - 1/19/25
Patriotic Munchy Medley Bowl, 15 oz., 1/19/25
Patriotic Pretzels, 14 oz., 1/25/25 - 1/26/25
Patriotic Pretzels, 6 oz., 1/19/25
Patriotic Red, White and Blue Pretzel Twists, 14 oz., 12/13/24 - 1/15/25
Patriotic Snack Mix, 13 oz., 1/19/25, 1/22/25 and 2/1/25
Patriotic White Fudge Cookies, 7 oz., 4/23/25
Peanut Butter Snack Mix, 12. Oz., 11/13/24 -12/15/24
Snackin’ With the Crew! Mizzou Munchy Medley, 7 oz., 12/18/24 -12/19/24
Snackin’ With the Crew! Tiger Treats, 7 oz., 12/18/24 - 12/19/24
Star Snacks Chow Down, 25 count, 12/6/24 - 12/7/24
Strawberry Yogurt Coated Pretzels, 10 oz., 1/5/25 - 1/23/25
Sweet Smiles Yogurt Covered Pretzels, 3.25 oz., 12/18/24 - 1/4/25
Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels, 10 oz., 1/5/2025 - 1/22/2025
Yogurt Pretzel, 14 count, 12/14/2024 - 12/21/2024
Zebra Fudge Cookies, 7 oz., 3/13/25, 4/1/25 - 4/2/25

The company said it has stopped production of the products and is working with the FDA in the investigation of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased White coated confectionary items manufactured by Palmer Candy Company are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-831-0828 from 8a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.