On August 09, 2024, Supermarket News reported that the voluntary candy recall issued in May has now been elevated to a Class I recall, the most severe issued by the FDA. Palmer Candy Co. (Sioux City, Iowa) recalled its white-coated confectionery items on May 5 because they could be contaminated with Salmonella. The product comes in various retail packaging like bags, pouches, and tubs. The candy was distributed to Walmart, Hy-Vee, Target, Dollar General, and to distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. No illnesses have been reported. Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was potential contamination from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated by one of their suppliers. The product's production was suspended in May while the FDA and the company conducted an investigation. @ https://www.supermarketnews.com/food-safety/walmart-target-dollar-general-recalling-candy-potentially-contaminated-salmonella
