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Nationwide Class I Recall of Coffee Connexion Alfredo Sauce Over Salmonella Risk
6/12/2026, 9:03:20 AM
Recall Overview
The Coffee Connexion Co., a Tennessee-based food producer, voluntarily recalled 913 cases of its Alfredo sauce on May 6, 2022. The product had been sold in 41 states when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified a potential Salmonella contamination linked to dry milk powder used in the sauce. On June 4, 2022 the FDA classified the recall as Class I, its most serious level, indicating a reasonable probability that consumption could cause severe health consequences, including death.
Background and Supply-Chain Issue
The FDA’s enforcement report noted that the sauce contains dry milk powder previously recalled by its supplier because of potential Salmonella contamination. The presence of that ingredient prompted Coffee Connexion Co. to initiate the voluntary recall to protect public health.
Timeline of Recall Actions
- May 6, 2022 – Coffee Connexion Co. initiates voluntary recall of 913 cases of Alfredo sauce.
- June 4, 2022 – FDA classifies the recall as Class I, the agency’s most serious classification.
Data and Distribution Scope
- Cases recalled: 913
- States listed by FDA: Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Official Statements & Agency Response
The FDA’s enforcement report indicated that the recall was triggered by the presence of dry milk powder previously recalled for potential Salmonella contamination. The agency classified the recall as Class I, its highest severity level, which signals a reasonable probability that consumption could cause adverse health consequences or death. The recall was undertaken voluntarily by Coffee Connexion Co.
Public Health Impact
The recall encompasses 913 cases that were distributed across 41 states, indicating a broad geographic market for the product. The FDA’s Class I designation signals a reasonable probability that the sauce could cause severe illness or death, underscoring the seriousness of the contamination.
Verbatim Quotes
- “is voluntarily recalling 913 cases of Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states over concerns about Salmonella contamination.” — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- “The FDA designated the recall a Class I, the agency’s most serious classification, on June 4.” — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- “It means there’s a “reasonable probability” that consuming the product “will cause adverse health consequences or death,” according to the FDA.” that consuming the product “will cause adverse health consequences or death,” according to the FDA.” — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
