Several types of snack mixes, including a popular product sold at Target stores across the United States, have been recalled over possible salmonella contamination. The recall involves multiple products from John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., which were flavored with a seasoning containing a recalled dry milk powder, according to a new notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The dry milk powder ingredient was recalled in April by California Dairies, Inc. due to potential contamination with salmonella, a bacterium that causes food poisoning. Although the affected seasoning batches tested negative for salmonella prior to use, the company is taking this precautionary measure because of the possibility that the products may contain the bacteria.
Among the recalled items is Good & Gather's Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix, which was sold at Target stores nationwide. Other affected products include two snacks distributed under the Southern Style Nuts label—Gourmet Hunter Mix and Hunter Mix—as well as two products from Squirrel Brand: Travelers Mix and Town & Country Mix. Additionally, Fisher Nuts' Tex Mex Trail Mix is part of the recall. All these products were available in various retail stores and online.
Consumers can identify the recalled snack mixes by their UPC number, item number, unit weight, and Best By dates, which are listed on the FDA website. Although no illnesses have been reported to date, the FDA advises consumers to dispose of the affected products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Salmonella infections typically cause symptoms within 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. These symptoms, which include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, usually last from four to seven days and often resolve without medical treatment. However, severe infections may lead to high fever, headaches, lethargy, a rash, or blood in the urine or stool.
This recall is part of a broader issue involving the contaminated dry milk powder. Last month, Ghirardelli recalled dozens of its hot cocoa and frappe mixes made with the potentially contaminated ingredient. The chocolate company stated that the recall was issued out of an abundance of caution and that no illnesses had been reported.
Earlier this month, several types of frozen pizzas containing the affected dry milk powder were also recalled. These included Mama Cozzi's Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza and Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza, both sold at Aldi stores nationwide. Additionally, three Great Value frozen pizzas—Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch—were recalled from Walmart stores across the country.
