Frozen/refrigerated-product public-health cluster
Key Questions
What products are included in the Salmonella recall expansion?
The recall now covers Kroger croutons, Blackstone seasoning, Zapp’s and Dirty chips (684,000 bags across 35 states), Ghirardelli mixes, trail mixes, Aldi pizzas and snacks, various drink powders, frozen pizzas at Walmart and Aldi, Alfredo sauce (41 states), and Marketplace Foods ground beef, plus Raaw Energy pet food in 9 states.
What is the FDA risk classification for the potato chip recall?
The FDA has classified the recall of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips as Class I, the highest risk level, due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to a dry milk powder supplier.
How many states are affected by the various product recalls?
Recalls span up to 41 states for items like Alfredo sauce, with chips distributed in 35 states and specialty beverages in 25 states, while pet food affects 9 states.
Have any illnesses been reported from these Salmonella recalls?
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the expanding Salmonella contamination across the listed frozen, refrigerated, and dry products.
Why is the Salmonella cluster continuing to expand into new categories?
The issue originated with contaminated dry milk powder and has cascaded through the supply chain to affect diverse categories including chips, mixes, pizzas, sauces, and beverages.
Expanding Salmonella from dry milk powder includes Kroger croutons, Blackstone seasoning, Zapp’s/Dirty chips (upgraded to FDA Class I – 684,000 bags, 35 states), Ghirardelli mixes, John B. Sanfilippo trail mixes, Aldi pizzas/snacks, drink powders/boba/coffee/tea mixes, specialty beverages (25 states), frozen pizzas at Walmart and Aldi, SKS Copack drinks, Alfredo sauce (41 states), Marketplace Foods ground beef. Also Raaw Energy pet food (9 states). No illnesses reported. Continues to expand into new categories.