John B. Sanfilippo recalls snacks over Salmonella Milk Powder Contamination
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. recalled multiple snack mixes on Tuesday over salmonella milk powder contamination tied to a seasoning ingredient from a third-party supplier. The recall includes products sold under Fisher, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts, along with a Target-sold Good & Gather item.
Items covered by the recall include Tex Mex Trail Mix, Gourmet Hunter Mix, Hunter Mix, Travelers Mix and Town & Country Mix. Their best-by dates extend into 2027, which means some consumers may still have them in pantries, drawers or storage areas long after purchase.
FDA recall notice
The FDA said the affected seasoning batches tested negative for salmonella before use. Even so, the agency said John B. Sanfilippo was taking the action as a precautionary measure because of the potential that the products may contain Salmonella.
That recall chain began earlier, when California Dairies, Inc. recalled an ingredient that may have contained contaminated dry milk powder. The snack mix recall stems from that ingredient, not from a reported positive test on the finished products themselves.
Good & Gather item
The Target item included in the recall is Good & Gather Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix. John B. Sanfilippo’s recall also reaches several products sold under its own Fisher, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts labels, making this a broader shelf check than a single-brand action.
Consumers were urged not to eat the products and to return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. For anyone who bought these mixes, the practical step is simple: check the label and the best-by date before opening a bag.
Salmonella symptoms
The FDA said salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
In rare cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and lead to more severe complications. For shoppers holding these products, the recall now turns on what is already in the cupboard, not what was just bought at the store.
