The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1499-2017·Announced 2017-03-01

Palmer's Candies Drizzled Peanuts Brittle Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Palmer and Company is recalling Drizzled Peanuts Brittle 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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co, is recalling Palmer's Candies Drizzled Peanuts Brittle. The recall is being conducted because the product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The affected products are packaged in two formats: 8 oz (226 g) plastic clamshell containers (UPC 77232-17002) and 20 lbs (9.07 kg) cardboard boxes (UPC 77232-10809). The recall includes specific expiration dates ranging from April 30, 2017, to June 5, 2017.

The product was distributed to grocery stores and distribution centers in 34 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and expiration dates. If found, consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or retailer for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Palmer's Candies Drizzled Peanuts Brittle A) NET WT 8 OZ (226 g) packaged in plastic clamshell containers, UPC 77232-17002; B) 20 lbs. Net Weight (9.07 kg) packaged in cardboard boxes UPC 77232-10809
Manufacturer
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Category
Food — Candy / Confectionery
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 (9)

  • Exp 4/30/2017
  • 5/1/2017
  • 5/8/2017
  • 5/9/2017
  • 5/14/2017
  • 5/16/2017
  • 5/21/2017
  • 5/22/2017
  • 6/5/2017

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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