Richelieu/California Dairies Salmonella Expansions to Pizzas, Seasonings, Snacks, Croutons, Chips + Chocolate Bars + Drinks + Nuts + Boba Mixes + Smoothies + Pita Chips + Frozen Cheese Bread + Coffee Powders + New Windfield's Chocolate and Straus Ice Cream (Metal) + JCB Flavors Seasonings
Key Questions
What new products are included in the latest Salmonella and contamination recalls?
The recall expansions now cover Windfield's chocolate bars due to Salmonella risk, Straus Family Creamery ice cream with metal contamination across 17 states, and JCB Flavors seasonings such as ranch and hot sauce. These additions build on an ongoing cascade from contaminated dry milk affecting items like chips, pizzas, nuts, drinks, and coffee powders. All are classified as Class I recalls.
Have any illnesses been reported from the recalled products?
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the new recalls. The FDA has issued these as high-risk Class I actions due to potential health consequences from Salmonella or metal contamination.
What should consumers do if they have purchased these items?
Consumers are advised to check their freezers and pantries for affected lots of the listed products, including cheeses breads sold at Costco and Walmart. Any matching items should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
Massive Salmonella recall cascade from contaminated dry milk continues. New additions: Windfield's chocolate (Salmonella), Straus Family Creamery ice cream (metal contamination, 17 states), and JCB Flavors seasonings (ranch, hot sauce, etc.) Class I recall. Existing recalls cover chips, croutons, chocolate, nuts, pizzas, seasoning, drinks, boba mixes, smoothies, pita chips, frozen cheese bread, and coffee powders. No illnesses reported in new recalls. Consumers should check freezers and pantries for affected lots.