(NewsInsights.org) – Food and drug recalls are routinely issued when the company or manufacturer determines that there could be a safety hazard present. In May, a candy company issued a voluntary recall of several of its products after a supplier notified it of a possible contamination issue. That notice has now been updated to include a classification.
On May 6, Palmer Candy Company recalled several of its products that contained a white liquid coating. Its supplier said one of its products could contain the bacteria salmonella. Some of the items recalled, packaged in various tubs, bags, and pouches, include yogurt — and candy-coated pretzels, fudge cookies, snack mixes, and drizzled caramel corn. The FDA’s website has a full list of products, including best-by dates and labels.
The candy goods were shipped to stores around the country, including Dollar Central, Walmart, Target, and Hy-Vee, and to distributors in more than a dozen states, including Florida, California, Wyoming, Texas, Virginia, and Nebraska.
Several weeks after the initial recall and its updates, the FDA updated its classification of the products to its most severe: Class I. This is assigned to products that could “cause serious adverse health consequences or death” when consumed. Fortunately, it seems nobody has fallen ill as a result of the possible contamination. The third-party supplier has also suspended production of the product while the FDA and the company investigate.
Consumers who have purchased any of the candy-coated sweet treats are asked to return them to the store for a full refund or to toss them out and not consume them.
Salmonella infects the intestinal tract and can cause several symptoms, including cramping, diarrhea, and fever. For most people, symptoms pass within a few days, but for those with weakened immune systems, seniors, and infants, they could be more severe and even require hospitalization. Anyone who is experiencing extreme symptoms should contact a medical professional for treatment.
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