Palmer Candy “White Coated Confectionary Items” recalled over potential Salmonella contaminated ingredient

Palmer Candy is recalling various “White Coated Confectionary Items” because of potential Salmonella contamination.

According to the recall, Palmer Candy was notified about the potential risk by the supplier of the liquid coating used for the white-coated confections.

The recalled items were distributed internationally and were sold at Walmart, Hy-Vee, Target and Dollar General stores in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Recalled products:

The product was distributed in different packaging such as bags, pouches and tubs.

As of the posting of this recall, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this problem.

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products should not consume them and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.

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