May 17, 2024 — United Supermarkets is advising guests about a recall by its supplier Palmer Candy of its white coated confectionary items due to possible Salmonella contamination. Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was a potential for contamination with Salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated from one of their suppliers. The white coated confections items include Chocolate Caramel Corn and Candy Trays available for purchase at Albertsons Market, Amigos, Market Street and United stores in New Mexico and Texas. The FDA’s recall announcement can be found here.
Source: Food and Drug Administration
| Product Name | UPC | Size | Sell Thru Dates | Store Banners | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Caramel Corn | 20942400000 | 1/5 oz | Sell thru dates from August 26, 2024, up To and including September 12, 2024 | Albertsons Market, Amigos, Market Street, United | NM, TX |
| Candy Tray | 20647600000 | 1/25 oz | Sell thru dates from August 26, 2024, up To and including September 12, 2024 | Albertsons Market, Amigos, Market Street, United | NM, TX |
Original Post:
Palmer Candy Company Recall of White Confectionary Products Adds New “Best By” Dates and Products
The recalled confectionary items were distributed nationwide in 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.
This press release was updated to include additional best by dates of the products:
Caramel Swirl Pretzels 4oz
Cookies & Cream Yummy Chow 14#
Munchy Medley 4oz
Peanut Butter Snack Mix 12oz
Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels 10oz
Zebra Fudge Cookies 7oz
and to include the following two items:
Patriotic White Fudge Cookies 13.5oz
Drizzled Caramel Corn 5oz and 12oz
The revisions are identified in bolded and highlighted text.
The recalled confectionary items were distributed nationwide in 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.
The product comes in a variety of retail packaging like bags, pouches and tubs.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was a potential for contamination with salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated from one of their suppliers.
Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source 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 Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm.
| PRODUCTS | BEST BY DATES |
|---|---|
| CARAMEL SWIRL PRETZELS 4oz | 12/18/24-12/28/24 |
| CARAMEL SWIRL PRETZELS 6oz | 12/19/24, 12/20/24 and 1/19/25 |
| CLASSIC YOGURT PRETZELS 28# | 12/11/24 – 1/8/25 |
| COOKIES & CREAM YUMMY CHOW 14# | 12/6/24 – 1/23/25 |
| ENROBED PRETZEL RODS 8oz | 1/22/2025 |
| FAVORITE DAY BAKERY WHITE FUDGE MINI COOKIES 7oz | 4/4/25, 4/5/25, 4/15/25 – 4/18/25 |
| FROSTED MUNCHY MEDLEY BOWL 15oz | 1/3/2025 |
| FROSTED PATRIOT FROSTED PRETZELS 28# | 1/2/25, 1/3/25 |
| FROSTED PRETZELS 6oz | 1/23/2025 |
| MUNCHY MEDLEY 15# | 12/14/24, 1/3/25 |
| MUNCHY MEDLEY 4oz | 12/25/24 – 12/28/24 and 1/19/25 |
| MUNCHY MEDLEY TO GO 4oz | 12/25/24 – 1/19/25 |
| MUNCHY MEDLEY 6oz | 12/20/24, 4/25/25 |
| PATRIOTIC MUNCHY MEDLEY BOWL 15oz | 1/19/2025 |
| PATRIOTIC PRETZELS 14oz | 1/25/25, 1/26/25 |
| PATRIOTIC PRETZELS 6oz | 1/19/2025 |
| PATRIOTIC RED, WHITE & BLUE PRETZEL TWISTS 14oz | 12/13/24 – 1/15/25 |
| PATRIOTIC SNACK MIX 13oz | 1/19/25 – 2/1/25 |
| PATRIOTIC WHITE FUDGE COOKIES 13.5oz | 4/22/2025 |
| PATRIOTIC WHITE FUDGE COOKIES 7oz | 4/23/25, 4/24/25 |
| PEANUT BUTTER SNACK MIX 12oz | 11/13/24 – 12/22/24 |
| PEANUT BUTTER SNACK MIX TO GO 4.5oz | 1/18/2025 |
| SNACKIN’ WITH THE CREW! MIZZOU MUNCHY MEDLEY 7oz | 12/18/24, 12/19/24 |
| SNACKIN’ WITH THE CREW! TIGER TREATS 7oz | 12/18/24, 12/19/24 |
| STAR SNACKS CHOW DOWN 25# | 12/6/24, 12/7/24 |
| STRAWBERRY YOGURT COATED PRETZELS 10oz | 1/5/25, 1/23/25 |
| SWEET SMILES YOGURT COVERED PRETZELS 3.25oz | 12/18/24 – 1/4/25 |
| VANILLA YOGURT COVERED PRETZELS 10oz | 12/18/24, 1/5/25, 1/22/25 |
| YOGURT PRETZEL 14# | 12/14/24 – 12/21/24 |
| ZEBRA FUDGE COOKIES 7oz | 3/20/25 – 4/30/25 |
| DRIZZLED CARAMEL CORN 5oz | 1/22/2025 |
| DRIZZLED CARAMEL CORN SNACK MIX BOWL 12oz | 1/22/2025 |
Company Contact Information
Consumers:Palmer Candy Company 1-800-831-0828
