Corporate Profit Over People's Health: Popular Candies Recalled Due to Salmonellosis Risk

Multiple [varieties of candies and snacks] (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/palmer-candy-company-recalls-white-confectionary-products-because-possible-health-risk?permalink=2536A9353E6270845B9F64973549AB7B8F36DC04CE5E8B687C4C107A7B76C0D3#recall-photos) from Palmer Candy are voluntarily recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination in the white coating, as reported by the FDA.

The products, distributed by major retailers across the nation, include pretzels, cookies, snack mixes, and fudge, with best-by dates ranging from November 2024 to April 2025.

Despite the low likelihood of contamination, as stated by Marty Palmer, CEO of Palmer Candy, the potential risk to public health is concerning, especially for vulnerable individuals.

Full list of recalled candy packages with product names and best-by dates:

Products	Best-By Dates
Caramel Swirl Pretzels 4oz	12/28/2024
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 - 1/8/25
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	12/27/24, 12/28/24, 1/19/25
MUNCHY MEDLEY 6oz	12/20/24
MUNCHY MEDLEY TO GO 4oz	12/25/24, 1/19/25
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, 1/22/25, 2/1/25
PATRIOTIC WHITE FUDGE COOKIES 7oz	4/23/25
PEANUT BUTTER SNACK MIX 12oz	11/13/24 - 12/15/24
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	1/5/25, 1/22/25
YOGURT PRETZEL 14#	12/14/24 - 12/21/24
ZEBRA FUDGE COOKIES 7oz	3/13/25, 4/1/25 - 4/2/25

Salmonella is a dangerous bacterium that can cause severe, sometimes fatal, infections, especially in children and elderly or frail individuals. Signs of salmonella poisoning include:

• Bloody diarrhea
• Fever over 102°F
• Excessive vomiting
• Dehydration
• Stomach cramps

Symptoms typically appear 6 hours to 6 days after exposure, and while most people recover in a week, severe cases may require hospitalization.

Corporate negligence in ensuring product safety once again highlights the need for stronger regulation and oversight to protect consumers from harmful products.