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FDA Recalls Milk Powder, Cheddar Seasoning, Pita Chips Over Salmonella

5/13/2026

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FDA Recalls Milk

The FDA recalled California Dairies, Inc. milk powder after possible Salmonella contamination.
Jonco Industries, Inc. recalled cheddar seasoning sold under Williams Sonoma and Fireworks Popcorn, halted distribution, and reported no illnesses.
Legacy Snack Solutions recalled Giant Eagle baked pita chips in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic because they contain the milk powder.
Health officials warned Salmonella can cause serious infection in vulnerable groups and urged consumers to discard the products.

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FSIS Dairy Alert

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert on April 30 for meat and poultry products with contaminated dairy ingredients.
FDA warned some recalled items with best-by dates into 2027 may still sit in consumers’ refrigerators, freezers or pantry shelves.
Utz Quality Foods recalled limited Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips nationwide.
Pork King Sour Cream & Onion pork rinds made between Dec. 30 2025 and Feb. 12 2026 are in the alert.

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FDA Warns Symptoms

The FDA says salmonellosis symptoms can appear as early as six days after eating the contaminated snack items.
Diarrhea is reported as a common early sign of the infection.
Abdominal cramps frequently accompany the gastrointestinal illness.
Fever often develops alongside other symptoms in affected consumers.
The illness typically lasts four to seven days, with older adults, infants and immunocompromised persons at higher risk of severe outcomes.

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FDA Expands Recall

The recall now includes products sold through QVC, extending contamination beyond grocery retailers.
Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes, including Chocolate Flavored Frappe and Classic White Frappe, were added to the recall.
Lot codes for popcorn seasonings and Stoltzfus cheese curds illustrate traceability as the recall grew from the April 30 notice to dozens of brands by May 12.
The FDA supplied UPC numbers for Zapp’s and Dirty-brand chips, letting consumers pinpoint contaminated packages.

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FDA Recalls Milk

The FDA recalled California Dairies, Inc. milk powder after possible Salmonella contamination.
Jonco Industries, Inc. recalled cheddar seasoning sold under Williams Sonoma and Fireworks Popcorn, halted distribution, and reported no illnesses.
Legacy Snack Solutions recalled Giant Eagle baked pita chips in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic because they contain the milk powder.
Health officials warned Salmonella can cause serious infection in vulnerable groups and urged consumers to discard the products.

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