Target snack mix among products recalled over potential salmonella contamination
Several types of snack mixes, including a popular Target product, have been recalled over possible salmonella contamination.
Multiple John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. products were flavored with a seasoning that contained a recalled dry milk powder, according to a new notice from the FDA.
That ingredient was recalled in April by California Dairies, Inc. because it could have been contaminated with salmonella, a bacterium that causes food poisoning.
“The affected seasoning batches tested negative for salmonella prior to use,” the FDA said in a news release about the recalled snack mixes. “However, the company is taking this action as a precautionary measure because of the potential that these products may contain the presence of salmonella.”
Among the recalled products is Good and Gather’s Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix, sold at Target stores across the country.
Two snacks distributed under the Southern Style Nuts label — Gourmet Hunter Mix and Hunter Mix — and two products from the Squirrel Brand — Travelers Mix and Town & Country Mix — were also affected, along with Fisher Nuts’ Tex Mex Trail Mix. All products were sold in various retail stores and online.
The recalled snack mixes can be identified by their UPC number, item number, unit weight and Best By dates, found here.
Although no illnesses have been reported to date, consumers should dispose of the affected products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
People with salmonella infections can develop symptoms within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, according to the FDA. Symptoms — which last from four to seven days and usually go away without treatment — can include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. People with severe infections can experience high fever, headaches, lethargy, a rash or blood in the urine or stool.
The snack mixes weren’t the only food products to contain the recalled dry milk powder. Last month, Ghirardelli recalled dozens of its hot cocoa and frappe mixes because they were made with the potentially contaminated ingredient. However, in a statement, the chocolate company said it was issuing the recall “out of an abundance of caution,” and that no illnesses were reported.
Earlier this month, several types of frozen pizzas with the affected dry milk powder were also recalled, including Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza and Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza. They were both sold at Aldi stores nationwide.
The recall also included three Great Value frozen pizzas: Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch — all sold at Walmart stores across the country.
