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Recall for candy sold at Virginia Walmarts, Targets upgraded to highest risk level
By Ashleigh JacksonPatrick Djordjevic,
15 hours ago
(NewsNation) — A variety of candy products sold in 17 states — including Virginia — are now part of a Class I recall, indicating the highest risk level, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The Iowa-based Palmer Candy Company initially issued a voluntary recall for several white-coated confectionary items back in May due to possible salmonella contamination.
On Aug. 6, the FDA upgraded the recall to a Class I level. This is “the most severe type of FDA recall” because there is a risk of “serious injury or death,” the agency noted on its website .
However, there have been no reported illnesses or deaths related to the recall to date.
The affected products include Palmer Candy’s Munchy Medley, Classic Yogurt Pretzels, Caramel Swirl Pretzel, Zebra Fudge Cookies, Frosted Pretzels, Patriotic Pretzels, among others.
The products were sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and HyVee in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
A full list of the recalled snacks and candies is available below:
Caramel Swirl Pretzels 4 oz.
Best By: 12/18/24 – 12/28/24
Caramel Swirl Pretzels 6 oz.
Best By: 12/19/24, 12/20/24, 1/19/25
Classic Yogurt Pretzels 28 lb.
Best By: 12/11/24 – 1/8/25
Cookies & Cream Yummy Chow 14 lb.
Best By: 12/6/24 – 1/23/25
Drizzled Caramel Corn 5 oz.
Best By: 1/22/25
Drizzled Caramel Corn Snack Mix Bowl 12 oz.
Best By: 1/22/25
Enrobed Pretzel Rods 8 oz.
Best By: 1/22/25
Favorite Day Bakery White Fudge mini Cookies 7 oz.
Best By: 4/4/25, 4/5/25, 4/15/25, 4/18/25
Frosted Munchy Medley Bowl 15 oz.
Best By: 1/3/25
Frosted Patriot Frosted Pretzels 28 lb.
Best By: 1/2/25, 1/3/25
Frosted Pretzels 6 oz.
Best By: 1/23/25
Munchy Medley 15 lb.
Best By: 12/14/24, 1/3/25
Munchy Medley 4 oz.
Best By: 12/25/24 – 12/28/24, 1/19/25
Munchy Medley 6 oz.
Best By: 12/20/24
Munchy Medley To Go 4 oz.
Best By: 12/25/24, 1/19/25
Patriotic Munchy Medley Bowl 15 oz.
Best By: 1/19/25
Patriotic Pretzels 14 oz.
Best By: 1/25/25, 1/26/25
Patriotic Pretzels 6 oz.
Best By: 1/19/25
Patriotic Red, White, & Blue Pretzel Twists 14 oz.
Best By: 12/13/24 – 1/15/25
Patriotic Snack Mix 13 oz.
Best By: 1/19/25, 1/22/25, 2/1/25
Patriotic White Fudge Cookies 13.5 oz.
Best By: 4/22/25
Patriotic White Fudge Cookies 7 oz.
Best By: 4/23/25
Peanut Butter Snack Mix 12 oz.
Best By: 11/13/24 – 12/22/24
Peanut Butter Snack Mix To Go 4.5 oz.
Best By: 1/18/25
Snackin’ With The Crew! Mizzou Munchy Medley 7 oz.
Best By: 12/18/24, 12/19/24
Snackin’ With The Crew! Tiger Treats 7 oz.
Best By: 12/18/24, 12/19/24
Star Snacks Chow Down 25 lb.
Best By: 12/6/24, 12/7/2
Strawberry Yogurt Coated Pretzels 10 oz.
Best By: 1/5/25, 1/23/25
Sweet Smiles Yogurt Covered Pretzels 3.25 oz.
Best By: 12/18/24 – 1/4/25
Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels 10 oz.
Best By: 12/18/24, 1/5/25, 1/22/25
Yogurt Pretzel 14 lb.
Best By: 12/14/24 – 12/21/24
Zebra Fudge Cookies 7 oz.
Best By: 3/20/25 – 4/30/25
Source: FDA
Production of the aforementioned products have been suspended.
Salmonella can cause fever, stomach pains and/or diarrhea. It is the most common form of food poisoning. It mostly lasts for four to seven days, according to the CDC .
If you bought a product affected by the recall, it is recommended you contact the Palmer Candy Company at (800) 831-0828 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
Nexstar’s Russell Falcon and Luke Malik contributed to this report.
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