Photo by Jasmine Waheed on Unsplash
Palmer Candy Company Recalls 29 Products for Possible Salmonella Contamination
May 8, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 29 of Palmer Candy Company’s white-coated confectionary items because of the potential for salmonella contamination. This organism can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or older adults, and others with weakened immune systems.
The recalled confectionary items were distributed nationwide in retail stores and wholesale markets. These include Walmart, Dollar General, Target, Hy-Vee, and distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was a potential for contamination with salmonella from an ingredient utilized by one of their suppliers. Production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and Palmer Candy Company continue investigating the source of the problem.
#Recall Alert: The Palmer Candy Company has recalled 29 snacks and confections with a white candy coating because they may be contaminated with salmonella https://t.co/TT7Lttqb6P
— Consumer Reports (@ConsumerReports) May 8, 2024
According to the FDA website, healthy individuals infected with salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare instances, infection can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses. No customer illnesses have been reported yet related to this recall.
The complete list of affected products is on the FDA’s announcement page. So far, 29 products have been affected, including caramel swirl pretzels, white fudge mini cookies, zebra fudge cookies, and assorted snack blends containing pretzels, chocolate, and other candy. The products have “best by” dates from November 2024 to April 2025.
Consumers who have purchased white-coated confectionary items made by Palmer Candy Company are advised to return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a total refund. They may contact the company at 1-800-831-0828 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Recent News
Saudi Aramco Launches $12 Billion Secondary Share Sale
Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company by daily crude production and market capitalization, launched a substantial secondary public offering on Sunday, aiming to raise around $12 billion. This move comes as part of the Saudi Aramco’s strategy to generate additional funds, following its record-breaking initial public offering in 2019, which raised $29.4 billion by selling 1.5% of the company.
Nvidia Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Chips to Assert Market Dominance
Nvidia has once again made headlines with the announcement of its next generation of artificial intelligence processors. At the Computex conference in Taipei, CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the “Rubin” processors, a successor to the “Blackwell” chips for data centers that were announced in March. This surprise reveal comes even before the Blackwell chips have begun shipping to customers, signaling Nvidia’s aggressive strategy to dominate the AI processor market.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill Shutters 13 San Diego Locations
Rubio’s Coastal Grill has announced the closure of 13 locations in San Diego by the end of Friday. The closures are part of a broader strategy to address the rising operational costs in California.
Boeing’s First Astronaut Flight Postponed Due to Last-Minute Computer Glitch
In a turn of events, Boeing’s highly anticipated first astronaut flight was called off at the last minute due to a computer glitch. This setback adds to a series of delays that have plagued the program over the years. The launch, which was scheduled to take place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, was intended to send NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to space aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule.