A widespread recall of popular snack foods is currently underway due to potential Salmonella contamination. The issue originates from milk and buttermilk powder supplied by California Dairies, Inc., which was used in seasonings for a variety of brand-name products.

The FDA reports that while no injuries have been confirmed, the potentially tainted powder was voluntarily recalled on April 20. Consumers are urged to check their pantries and freezers for the following items.

  • Recalled Products by Brand
    Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience (Bulk Powders): Includes 30lb and 10lb Chocolate, White Chocolate, and Mocha Frappe mixes, as well as Premium Hot Cocoa and Vanilla Frappe pouches.
  • Utz Quality Foods (Chips): Specific sizes of Zapp’s Bayou Blackened Ranch, Big Cheezy, and Salt and Vinegar chips, along with Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion and Maui Onion chips.
  • Walmart (Great Value) & Culinary Circle: Frozen pizzas including Chicken Bacon Ranch (Thin Crust and Stuffed) and Mama Cozzi’s (Aldi) Biscuit Crust Breakfast Pizzas.
  • Giant Eagle Supermarket: Baked Pita Chips with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb.
  • Williams-Sonoma: White Cheddar Seasoning included in Popcorn Sampler and Fireworks Popcorn gift sets.
  • Stoltzfus Family Dairy: 8 oz. Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds.

Other Impacted Snacks

  • Nuts & Trail Mix: Fisher Tex Mex Trail Mix, Southern Style Hunter Mix, Squirrel Brand Town & Country Mix, and Good & Gather (Target) Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix.
  • Pork Rinds: Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Seasoning and Pork Rinds.

What You Should Do
If you have any of these products, do not consume them. You should either throw them away immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Symptoms of Salmonella Infection:
Symptoms typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure and include:

  • Fever and abdominal cramps
  • Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
  • Nausea and vomiting

Most people recover within a week without treatment, but infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for severe illness.