29 different pretzel and candy products from Palmer Candy Company across 17 states have been recalled due to Salmonella risk. The affected products were distributed to to stores like Walmart, Target, and Dollar General. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reported the recall, which was issued voluntarily by Palmer Candy Company, on May 18th, but was updated to a Class I recall on August 6th, 2024. A Class I recall is the highest threat level of recall the FDA has. Read on for more details, including exactly which products the recall includes and what to do if you’ve purchased them.
Palmer Candy Company Pretzel Recall
According to the FDA, the affected pretzels were sold in the following states: Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. See below for a full list of the affected products and their best by dates:
- Caramel Swirl Pretzels 4oz (12/18/24 - 12/28/24)
- Caramel Swirl Pretzels 6oz (12/19/24, 12/20/24, & 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 (1/22/25)
- 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 (1/3/25)
- Frosted Patriot Frosted Pretzels 28# (1/2/25 & 1/3/25)
- Frosted Pretzels 6oz (1/23/25)
- 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 (1/19/25)
- Patriotic Pretzels 14oz (1/25/25 & 1/26/25)
- Patriotic Pretzels 6oz (1/19/25)
- 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 7oz (4/22/25)
- Patriotic White Fudge Cookies 13.5oz (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 (1/18/25)
- 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, 1/5/24, 1/22/25)
- Yogurt Pretzel 14# (12/14/24 - 12/21/24)
- Zebra Fudge Cookies 7oz (3/20/25 - 4/30/25)
- Drizzles Caramel Corn 5oz(1/22/25)
- Drizzled Caramel Corn Snack Mix Bowl 12oz (1/22/25)
Salmonella Risk - Class I
The risk of Salmonella comes in the form of the liquid coating that the pretzels and other products are in. The liquid coating manufacturer contacted Palmer Candy Company to notify them that there was a potential for contamination with salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated from one of their suppliers.
The recall was reclassified as a Class I recall by the FDA earlier this month. Class I recalls are defined as "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death," according to the FDA's website. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. However, if you have consumed any of the affected products, there are the symptoms of salmonella infection to look out for: stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, and headache.
What To Do If You've Purchased The Recalled Item
If you've eaten any of the affected products and are experiencing adverse symptoms, stop eating the products immediately and contact your health care provider immediately.
Consumers who have purchased White coated confectionary items manufactured by Palmer Candy Company are encouraged 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.
