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Growing List Of Food Recalls Issued Nationwide Over Salmonella-Linked Milk Powder
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A growing number of food recalls and public health alerts have been issued across the United States this month over concerns tied to possible salmonella contamination, impacting everything from frozen pizzas and snack foods to seasonings and even pet food.
According to federal health officials, at least 10 recalls and one major health alert have been issued since the beginning of May. Many of the recalled products have been linked to a potentially contaminated dry milk powder ingredient that was distributed to multiple manufacturers.
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause salmonellosis, a potentially serious illness that affects the digestive system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says symptoms commonly include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to six days after exposure and may last up to a week.
While most healthy people recover without treatment, salmonella infections can become dangerous for young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.
So far, no illnesses tied to the recalled products have been officially reported by federal agencies.
One of the largest alerts was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service involving frozen taco pizzas sold under multiple brand names at stores including Aldi and Walmart. Additional affected products were later added to the alert and distributed across several states including Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
Brands affected include Ole & Lena’s, Henry’s Homestyle, Kowalski’s Markets, Papa Bob Gourmet, Roberto’s Pizza, Brothers Market, and Randy’s Taco Pizza. Officials advised consumers to check lot numbers and best by dates carefully before consuming any products.
The Food and Drug Administration has also announced several recalls connected to the same contaminated ingredient. Those recalls include certain Zapp’s and Dirty brand chips produced by Utz Quality Foods, along with snack mixes sold under Fisher, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts, and Target’s Good & Gather label.
Several seasoning products were also affected, including select Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion seasonings, parmesan ranch seasonings sold at Walmart, and various white cheddar flavored products.
Additional recalls include:
• Sour cream and onion cheese curds sold in New York
• Select pita chips sold at Giant Eagle locations in multiple states
• Popcorn seasonings
• Chocolate bars under the Spring & Mulberry brand after investigators traced contamination concerns to a date ingredient used in production
• Raw dog food products manufactured by Albright’s due to possible salmonella contamination discovered during routine testing
Health experts remind consumers that salmonella can spread not only through food but also through contaminated water, animals, and unsanitary surfaces. Officials recommend thoroughly washing hands, disinfecting kitchen surfaces, cooking food to safe temperatures, and immediately discarding recalled products.
The CDC estimates salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and around 420 deaths in the United States each year.
Consumers are encouraged to review recall notices carefully and contact manufacturers or retailers if they believe they may have purchased affected products.
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