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Palmer Candy Co Swirled Pretzels May Contain Salmonella - Recall

Palmer Candy Co recalls Swirled Pretzels (UPC 77232-13990) due to potential Salmonella contamination from a supplier. Consumers should avoid eating these products.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1504-2017FoodPalmer Candy Co ›
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Recalling firmPalmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co2600 N US Highway 75 · Sioux City, IA 51105-2444
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What happened, in plain English

Palmer Candy Co is recalling Swirled Pretzels that may contain Salmonella from a supplier. This could cause food poisoning if eaten. Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22441-palmer-candy-co-swirled-pretzels-may-contain-salmonella-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22441-palmer-candy-co-swirled-pretzels-may-contain-salmonella-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1504-2017

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“Palmer Candy Co Swirled Pretzels May Contain Salmonella - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22441-palmer-candy-co-swirled-pretzels-may-contain-salmonella-recall. Based on FDA recall #F-1504-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1504-2017%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can cause food poisoning, but the risk is low for most people.

Who’s affected

Anyone who owns or bought these Swirled Pretzels between 2017-08-30 and 2017-09-07. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Swirled Pretzels with UPC 77232-13990, 5 oz (141 g) packaging, and expiration dates between August 30, 2017 and September 7, 2017.

  • Brand
    Palmer Candy Co
  • Product
    Palmer's Candies Swirled Pretzels NET WT 5 OZ (141 g) packaged in foil bags, UPC Code 77232-13990
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 18 products

All 18 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class I
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Product distributed to grocery stores and grocery store distribution centers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-1495-2017A) Palmer's Candies Chocolate Almond Bark , NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell container, UPC 77232-17250; B) Publix Bakery Almond Bark with Cocoa, NET WT 10 OZ (283 g), packaged in paper bags, UPC 77232-22691; C) Palmer's Candies Chocolate Almond Bark, 10 lbs. Net Weight (4.54 kg); Exp date 4/25/2017, 4/26/2017, 4/27/2017, 5/2/2017, 5/3/2017, 5/8/2017, 5/9/2017, 5/10/2017, 5/11/2017, 5/14/2017, 5/16/2017, 5/18/2017, 5/19/2017, 5/21/2017, 5/22/2017 5/23/2017, 5/28/2017, 6/1/2017, 6/5/2017, 6/6/2017, 6/7/2017;A) 1,909/16/9 OZ/clamshells/cases and 6/24/9 OZ/clamshells/cases; B) 2618/18/10 OZ/bags/cases; C) 613 cases
F-1496-2017Palmer's Candies Christmas Tree Pretzel, NET WT 7 OZ (198 g) packaged in plastic clamshell container, UPC Code A) 77232-16310 and B) 77232-17137; Exp 7/24/2017, 7/27/2017, 8/2/2017, 8/3/2017A) 97/8/7 OZ/clamshells/cases B) 1237/16/7 OZ/clamshells/cases
F-1497-2017Palmer's Candies Cookies & Cream Bark, NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell container, UPC Code 77232-17254; Exp 7/17/2017, 7/18/2017, 8/7/2017, 8/8/2017, 8/10/2017, 8/11/2017, 8/17/2017, 8/18/2017, 9/1/2017, 9/2/20171043/16/9 OZ/clamshells/cases
F-1498-2017Palmer'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; 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, 9/2/2017A) 1/12/9 OZ/boxes/cases B) 99/16/9 OZ/clamshells/cases and 125/32/8 OZ/clamshells/cases, C) 261 cases
F-1499-2017Palmer'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; 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, 6/5/2017A) 1,280/24/8 OZ/clamshells/cases and 131/16/8 OZ clamshells/cases; B) 217 cases
F-1500-2017Palmer's Candies Game Day Party Bowl NET WT 16 OZ (454 g) packaged in plastic containers, UPC Code 77232-17291; Exp 7/18/201764/12/16 OZ/containers/cases
F-1501-2017Palmer's Candies A) Holiday Treats NET WT 15.5 OZ (439 g) packaged in plastic containers, UPC Code 77232-23045; B) Holiday Gift Bowl NET WT 22 OZ (623 g) packaged in plastic containers, UPC 77232-17285; C) Variety Christmas Bowl NET WT 15 OZ (425 g), packaged in plastic containers, UPC 77232-02580; Exp 4/12/2017, 4/18/2017, 4/19/2017, 4/20/2017, 4/21/2017 4/24/2017, 4/25/2017, 4/27/2017, 4/28/2017, 4/30/2017, 5/1/2017, 5/2/2017, 5/3/2017, 5/8/2017, 5/9/2017, 5/10/2017, 5/14/2017, 5/19/2017, 5/21/2017, 5/22/2017, 5/23/2017, 5/28/2017A) 33/12/15.5; B) 2,312/12/22 C) 9,206/12/15 OZ/containers/cases
F-1502-2017Palmer's Candies Peppermint Bark A) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell containers, UPC Code 77232-17270; B) NET WT 10 OZ (283 g) packaged in paper bags, UPC 77232-23091; C) NET WT 8 OZ (226 g) packaged in paper boxes UPC 77232-12146; C) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell containers UPC 77232-16309; D) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in paper boxes UPC 77232-16042; E) 10 lbs. Net Weight (4.54 kg) packaged in cardboard boxes UPC 77232-10770; Exp 7/12/2017, 7/13/2017, 7/14/2017, 7/17/2017, 7/18/2017, 7/19/2017, 7/20/2017, 7/21/2017, 7/24/2017, 7/27/2017, 7/28/2017, 8/1/2017, 8/2/2017, 8/3/2017, 8/4/2017, 8/7/2017, 8/9/2017, 8/10/2017, 8/18/2017, 8/19/2017, 8/21/2017, 8/29/2017A) 3,675/16/9 OZ/clamshells/cases, B) 1,141/18/10 OZ/bags/cases, C) 7,538/24/8 OZ/boxes/cases D) 1/12/9 OZ/boxes/cases E) 1,021 cases
F-1503-2017Palmer's Candies Bakery Delights Christmas Tree Pretzels NET WT 5 OZ (141 g) packaged in foil bags, UPC Code 77232-13227; Exp 7/18/2017, 8/3/201746/60/5 OZ/bags/cases, 150/24/5 OZ/bags/cases
F-1504-2017Palmer's Candies Swirled Pretzels NET WT 5 OZ (141 g) packaged in foil bags, UPC Code 77232-13990; Exp 8/30/2017, 9/7/2017321/24/5 OZ/bags/cases
F-1505-2017Trail's End Gourmet Chocolatey Crunch A) NET WT 18 OZ (1.13 LB) 510 g, packaged in foil bags; B) NET WT 15 OZ packaged in foil bags;; Exp 7/18/2017, 7/29/2017, 7/31/2017, 8/7/2017, 8/8/2017A) 2,424/12/18 OZ/bags/cases; 1,110/16/15 OZ/bags/cases
F-1506-2017A) Peppermint Pretzels NET WT 5 OZ (141 g), packaged in foil bags, UPC 25439-20204; B) Mix Peppermint Pretzels NET WT 7 OZ, UPC 77232-12147; Exp 7/18/2017, 7/19/2017, 7/20/2017, 7/21/2017, 7/26/2017, 7/27/2017, 7/28/2017, 7/29/2017, 8/3/2017A) 1,099/24/5 OZ/bags/cases; B) 3,252/24/7 OZ/bags/cases
F-1507-2017Palmer's Candies Chocolate Pastel NP Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10783; Exp 11/29/201760 cases
F-1508-2017Palmer's Candies Chocolate Pretzels with Frosted Swirl NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10743; Exp 7/25/2017, 7/26/2017380 cases
F-1509-2017Palmer's Candies Chocolatey Football Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10880; Exp 10/15/20174 cases
F-1510-2017Palmer's Candies Chocolatey Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10798; Exp 11/4/2017, 11/9/2017, 11/10/2017198 cases
F-1511-2017Palmer's Candies Chocolatey Flavored NP Heart Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10778; Exp 11/28/201754 cases
F-1512-2017Palmer's Candies Chocolatey Tree Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10799; Exp 10/19/2017, 10/27/2017, 10/28/2017, 11/3/2017, 11/4/2017716 cases
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Discard any Swirled Pretzels with UPC 77232-13990 that were purchased between August 30, 2017 and September 7, 2017.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 34 states.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: yesMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: not listedMAOregon: not listedORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: not listedNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: not listedMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “Product distributed to grocery stores and grocery store distribution centers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jan 9, 201712. FDA classified it Class I: Feb 17, 201723. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Mar 1, 201734. FDA terminated the recall: May 7, 2019420172019
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class I
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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