March 19, 2024

Hy-Vee recalls several candy products due to possible health risk

Newton store didn’t sell products

Candy trays distributed by Hy-Vee grocery stores are being voluntarily recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The trays were available between Oct. 20 and Dec. 9, 2016 and distributed across the grocery chains eight-state region of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Twenty trays were recalled after potential contamination was brought to Hy-Vee’s attention, after Palmer Candy Company announced a limited recall of certain chocolate products after it was informed by its supplier, Valley Milk Products LLC, that a milk powder ingredient used in a compound chocolate coating has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the products. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and other with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of Salmonella include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

“Hy-Vee is extremely cautious in these situations and we take every precaution necessary,” Newton Hy-Vee Store Manager Scott Pearson said. “While we did not have these candy trays in Newton, anyone who might be returning them can bring them to customer service.”

The product comes in a plastic container with a clear lid. The sell-by date range for all items is between Jan. 26, and Feb. 23. The sell-by date can be found at the top of the product label.

Trays affected include Chocolate Almond Bark, 4 oz., 026133400000, Chocolate Almond Bark, 12 oz., 026133300000, Chocolate Almond Pretzels, 4 oz., 026131900000, Chocolate Almond Pretzels, 12 oz., 026131800000, Crème De Menthe Almond Bark, 12 oz., 026266300000, Dazzled Peanut Brittle, 12 oz., 026267400000, Dazzled Peanut Brittle Tub, 8 oz., 026267300000, Holiday Candy Tray, 10”, 16 oz., 026139100000, Holiday Candy Tray, 12”, 32 oz., 026139300000, Holiday Candy Tray, 16”, 48 oz., 026139500000

Holiday Candy Tray, 18”, 64 oz., 026139700000, Peppermint Bark, 4 oz., 026133800000, Peppermint Bark, 12 oz., 026133700000, Peppermint Bark Tub, 9 oz., 026267900000, 9” Candy Tray, 16 oz., 026138000000, 12” Candy Tray, 32 oz., 026138100000, 16” Candy Tray, 48 oz., 026138200000, 9” Cookie & Candy Tray, 16 oz., 026138600000, 12” Cookie & Candy Tray, 32 oz., 026138700000 and 16” Cookie & Candy Tray, 48 oz., 026138800000.

Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care representatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-772-4098.