In May, supermarkets across various states in the United States made a voluntary recall of some candy. What was initially a tier-three recall has now become a tier-one recall—the most severe kind of recall, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This comes after Palmer Candy Co., a company out of Sioux City, Iowa, recalled its confectionary item. It was discovered that the product could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. The product, described as white-coated, comes in many packages, including bags, pouches, and tubs.
The company became aware of the danger after its liquid coating supplier noted that the product could be contaminated, resulting in its first recall in May of this year. Before being notified, the candy had already been distributed to stores like Walmart, Target, Dollar General, and Hy-Vee.
More than this, it had also been successfully distributed to states like Alabama, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Virginia, South Dakota, Texas, Florida, Oregon, Missouri, California, and South Carolina.
What other products have been recalled?
The product by Palmer Candy Co. is not the only product recalled recently by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Certain foods and drugs that fall into various categories, including medical, allergies, foods and beverages, and drugs, have all been recalled due to the potential danger that they might bring to their users.
These products also come from reputable brands such as CVS, Breas, B Braun, Yummy, and North Fish Inc., appearing on the list of recalled items on the FDA website.
Some products and their recall dates include:
- Breas Vivo 45 LS (US version) Ventilator was recalled on August 9, 2024, for potentially being able to cause short-term elevated levels of formaldehyde exposure.
- Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip was recalled on August 9 for having undeclared milk.
- Cold-smoked-smoked Capelin was recalled on August 8 for being potentially contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
- Yummy Swirly Ices, various flavors, were recalled on August 7 for having an undeclared milk allergen.
- Moong Dal, Crunchy Green Gram, was recalled on August 4 for potential contamination with Salmonella.
- Coconut Milk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Dessert was recalled on August 6 for undeclared Cashew Allergen.
How does the United States Food and Drug Administration classify recalls?
The United States Food and Drug Administration has three categories of recalls that it makes. These recalls are made depending on the severity of the potential harm consumers can face when certain products are used.
Class 1 recall.
- This is the most severe class of recall. This kind of recall is made when the consumption of a product can cause serious damage, resulting in health complications or death.
Class 2 recall.
- This happens when the use of a product can cause adverse health complications that are often remote. The consequences of the products used can be medically reversed or are often temporary.
Class 3 recall.
- A Class 3 recall is usually an indication that the used product can cause no harm or any adverse health issues.
As of the time of writing, there have been no casualties for the products recalled. The retrieval of distributed products from consumers is still in process.
