The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1498-2017·Announced 2017-03-01

Palmer's Candies Creme De Menthe Bark Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Palmer and Company is recalling Palmer's Candies Creme De Menthe Bark because an ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella"

Plain-English summary

Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co, is recalling Palmer's Candies Creme De Menthe Bark. The recall involves three packaging configurations: 9 oz boxes (UPC 77232-16043), 9 oz plastic clamshells (UPC 77232-17255), and 10 lb boxes. The product was distributed to grocery stores and distribution centers in 34 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Washington.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected lots have expiration dates ranging from July 17, 2017, to September 2, 2017.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their expiration dates and packaging types against the details provided. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Palmer's Candies Creme De Menthe Bark, A) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in cardboard boxes, UPC Code 77232-16043, B) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell containers, UPS code 77232-17255; C) NET WT 10 lbs Net Weight (4.54 kg) packaged in cardboard boxes
Manufacturer
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (12)

  • Exp 7/17/2017
  • 7/18/2017
  • 7/21/2017
  • 7/25/2017
  • 7/29/2017 8/7/2017
  • 8/8/2017
  • 8/10/2017
  • 8/11/2017
  • 8/17/2017
  • 8/18/2017
  • 9/1/2017
  • 9/2/2017

Distribution

Distributed in 34 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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