Candy and Snacks Sold at Walmart and Target Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Stores nationwide received the recalled products.

The FDA announced that Palmer Candy Company of Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its "White Coated Confectionary Items" because of potential salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported at the time of this writing. Palmer was notified by the supplier from which it sourced the liquid candy coating that there was a "potential for contamination with salmonella."

The recalled candy was distributed nationwide to Walmart, HyVee, Target, Dollar General, 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.

How to Identify the Recalled White-Coated Candy

The following products have been recalled, although the product names may not readily identify them. Not all of them have been packaged under the brand Palmer. To see photos of the packaging of each recalled item, scroll to the bottom of the FDA recall page.

• Caramel Swirl Pretzels, 4 ounces. Best-by date: 12/28/2024

• Caramel Swirl Pretzels, 6 ounces. Best-by dates: 12/19/24, 12/20/24 and 1/19/25

• Classic Yogurt Pretzels, 28 count. Best-by date: 12/11/24 - 1/8/25

• Cookies & Cream Yummy Chow 14 count. Best-by date: 12/6/24 - 1/8/25

• Enrobed Pretzel Rods, 8 ounces. Best-by date: 1/22/25

• Favorite Day Bakery White Fudge Mini Cookies, 7 ounces. Best-by dates: 4/4/25, 4/5/25, 4/15/25, 4/18/25

• Frosted Munch Medly Bowl, 15 ounces. Best-by date: 1/3/25

• Frosted Patriot Frosted Pretzels, 28 count. Best-by dates: 1/2/25, 1/3/25

• Frosted Pretzels, 6 ounces. Best-by date: 1/23/25

• Munchy Medley, 15 count. Best-by date: 12/14/24, 1/3/25

• Munchy Medley, 4 ounces. Best-by dates: 12/27/24, 12/28/24, and 1/19/25

• Munchy Medley, 6 ounces. Best-by date: 12/20/24

• Munchy Medley To Go, 4 ounces. Best-by date: 12/25/24, 1/19/25

• Patriotic Munchy Medley Bowl, 15 ounces. Best-by date: 1/19/25

• Patriotic Pretzels, 14 ounces. Best-by dates: 1/25/25, 1/26/25

• Patriotic Pretzels, 6 ounces. Best-by date: 1/19/25

• Patriotic Red, White & Blue Pretzel Twists, 14 ounces. Best-by date: 12/13/24 - 1/15/25

• Patriotic Snack Mix, 13 ounces. Best-by dates: 1/19/25, 1/22/25, and 2/1/25

• Patriotic White Fudge Cookies, 7 ounces. Best-by date: 4/23/25

• Peanut Butter Snack Mix, 12 ounces. Best-by date: 11/13/24 - 12/15/24

• Peanut Butter Snack Mix To Go, 4.5 ounces. Best-by date: 1/18/25

• Snackin’ With the Crew! Mizzou Munchy Medley, 7 ounces. Best-by dates: 12/18/24, 12/19/24

• Snackin’ With the Crew! Tiger Treats, 7 ounces. Best-by dates: 12/18/24, 12/19/24

• Star Snacks Chow Down, 25 count. Best-by dates: 12/6/24, 12/7/24

• Strawberry Yogurt Coated Pretzels, 10 ounces. Best-by dates: 1/5/25, 1/23/25

• Sweet Smiles Yogurt Covered Pretzels, 3.25 ounces. Best-by date: 12/18/24 - 1/4/25

• Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels, 10 ounces. Best-by dates: 1/5/25, 1/22/25

• Yogurt Pretzel, 14 count, Best-by date: 12/14/24 - 12/21/24

• Zebra Fudge Cookies, 7 ounces. Best-by dates: 3/13/25, 4/1/25 - 4/2/25

Consumers who purchased the above products manufactured by Palmer Candy Company can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Palmer at 1-800-831-0828 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information on salmonella, including symptoms, visit the CDC Salmonella page. 

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