contamination, according to the FDA and manufacturer Palmer Candy Company. No illnesses have been reported, and anyone who thinks they may have purchased one of these products shouldn't eat it, and can return it for a refund.The possibly-contaminated items—which include white candy-coated pretzels, cookies, and snack mixes—were offered by Walmart, HyVee, Target, and Dollar General nationwide, as well as other distributors in 17 states.
If someone has one of these recalled products, they shouldn’t consume them, and can return them to the retailer for a full refund. Customers can also contact the company with questions by calling 1-800-831-0828. At this point, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the potentially-contaminated sweets., Palmer Candy Company said one of its liquid coating suppliers initially alerted them to the potential contamination. One of that company's suppliers warned that an ingredient potentially contained the dangerous bacteria.
Palmer Candy Company has suspended the production of these white candy-coated products, and said they’re working with the FDA to investigate the source of the contamination.. Symptoms can occur as soon as six hours after a person comes into contact with the bacteria, or they can be as delayed for as long as six days. Salmonellosis illnesses usually last between four and seven days.can become invasive, which means the bacteria has spread and caused infections in other body parts.