White-coated candy recalled nationwide over salmonella risk

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• Edited By Alain Sherter May 6, 2024 / 7:01 PM EDT / CBS News Do's and dont's on packing a lunchbox Do's and dont's on packing a lunchbox 04:55 A range of white confectionary products sold nationwide is being recalled because the treats could be contaminated with salmonella, a potentially dangerous bacteria, an Iowa company said Monday.
• The recalled items were sold in retailers including Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart, Sioux City-based Palmer Candy stated in a recall notice.
• Food and Drug Administration The company was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was potential for contamination from an ingredient potentially tainted with salmonella by one of the supplier's suppliers, Palmer Candy said.
• Food and Drug Administration The recalled products comes in a variety of retail packaging, including bags, pouches and tubs.

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