An Illinois manufacturer, John B. Sanfilippo and Son, has issued a recall for various nut mixes and a Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix over concerns they might be contaminated with salmonella, according to a May 7 notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall affects products sold under the brand names Southern Style Nuts, Fisher, Squirrel Brand, and Good & Gather. The Good & Gather Mexican street corn trail mix is distributed through Target stores, while other recalled items are available at multiple retailers, online platforms, and QVC.
The FDA’s notice explains the salmonella risk traces back to an ingredient—dry milk powder—previously recalled by California Dairies. Although the seasoning containing this powder tested negative for salmonella prior to use in the mixes, John B. Sanfilippo and Son initiated the voluntary recall as a precautionary step.
The agency has urged consumers who have recently purchased any of the affected products to avoid consumption and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Salmonella is a bacterial infection that can spread through contaminated food or water, potentially causing severe illness. It poses significant health risks especially to young children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
Why it matters
Foodborne salmonella outbreaks lead to thousands of illnesses annually in the U.S., sometimes resulting in hospitalization and death. Early recalls help reduce exposure and illness risk by removing potentially contaminated products from circulation. This recall also underscores continuing challenges in monitoring ingredient safety within food supply chains.
Background
John B. Sanfilippo and Son is a prominent nut and snack manufacturer based in Illinois. The company’s decision to recall products containing dry milk powder linked to California Dairies’ prior ingredient recall reflects increasing industry caution and response coordination with federal agencies like the FDA.
Consumers can identify recalled products by their brand names and SKU numbers listed on the FDA’s official recall alert. The FDA continues to monitor the situation and urges vigilance with similar snack products that include dry milk powder or related dairy ingredients.
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