Several types of snack mixes, including a popular product sold at Target stores, have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall involves multiple items from John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., which were flavored with a seasoning containing a recalled dry milk powder, according to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Details of the Recall
The dry milk powder was originally recalled in April by California Dairies, Inc. because it could have been contaminated with salmonella, a bacterium that causes food poisoning. The FDA stated in a news release that the affected seasoning batches tested negative for salmonella before use, but the company is taking this precautionary measure due to the potential presence of the bacteria.
Among the recalled products is Good & Gather's Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix, sold at Target stores nationwide. Other affected items include Southern Style Nuts' Gourmet Hunter Mix and Hunter Mix, Squirrel Brand's Travelers Mix and Town & Country Mix, and Fisher Nuts' Tex Mex Trail Mix. These products were sold in various retail stores and online.
Identification and Consumer Action
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's 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 refund.
Health Risks of Salmonella
Salmonella infections can cause symptoms within 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food, according to the FDA. Symptoms typically last four to seven days and may include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, individuals may experience high fever, headaches, lethargy, a rash, or blood in the urine or stool.
Other Recalled Products
The snack mixes are not the only products affected by the recalled dry milk powder. Last month, Ghirardelli recalled dozens of its hot cocoa and frappe mixes as a precaution, though no illnesses were reported. Earlier this month, several frozen pizzas containing the ingredient were also recalled, including Mama Cozzi's Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza and two varieties of Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles pizza sold at Aldi stores. Additionally, three Great Value frozen pizzas—Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch—sold at Walmart stores were included in the recall.
