Illinois Firm Recalls Nut Mixes Due to Potential Salmonella, Another Recall Linked to Suspect Dry Milk Ingredient Supply Issue

As a follow up to the voluntary recall of dry milk powder by California Dairies, Inc., John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (Nasdaq: JBSS) (the “Company”), Elgin IL,  announced today that it is voluntarily recalling snack mix products flavored with a seasoning manufactured by a third-party supplier that contained the recalled dry milk powder. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, the Company is taking this action as a precautionary measure because of the potential that these products may contain the presence of Salmonella.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/john-b-sanfilippo-son-inc-voluntarily-recalls-snack-mix-products-due-possible-health-risk
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Snack Mix Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 05, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 06, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:  John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
Brand Name:  Fisher, Southern Style Nuts, Squirrel Brand, Good & Gather
Product Description:  Snack Mixes

Hantavirus on a Cruise Ship - Three Deaths, Others Ill

Three people have died in an outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship.  Two other passengers have also had been infected.  Officials are monitoring other passengers.   

What we need to know:

• People get hantavirus from contact with rodents like rats and mice, especially when exposed to their urine, droppings, and saliva. It can also spread through a bite or scratch by a rodent, but this is rare.
• It is primary infects through inhalation leading to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) but can also lead to hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS).
• HPS is a severe and potentially deadly disease that affects the lungs. Symptoms of HPS usually start to show 1 to 8 weeks after contact with an infected rodent.  Thirty-eight percent of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease.
  
• From 1993 to 2023, there have been 890 cases of infection.  Most of the cases occur in the western US,  with NM, CO, and AZ having the highest number of cases.

Comment - While the source is not yet known, it seems the elderly couple that died may have contracted it while on land in Argentina while bird watching.  Once on board, in a confined area of the boat where they had an active infection for weeks,  they may have spread it to others?

https://apnews.com/article/hantavirus-outbreak-cruise-ship-timeline-a04e0f8097d068a00fe94bf19f840240

How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified

Oregon Market Kitchen Recalls Salad Product for Improper Allergen Labeling of Sesame

Market of Choice (MOC), Eugene, OR, is recalling MOC Vegan Kale Caesar Salad (9.5 oz) due to the presence of an undeclared sesame allergen.  This issue was identified through the company's internal review process, which found that sesame was an added ingredient but not listed in the ingredient statement on the label. To date, no illnesses have been reported.

Comment:  This is a print-and-apply label where sesame was listed in the contains statement, but was missed on the ingredient listing.  This is an example where a verification procedure should be in place when labels are input into the printing system.   Also of note, coconut is not considered an allergen requiring allergen labeling. 





https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/market-choice-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-vegan-kale-caesar-salad
Market of Choice Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 05, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 05, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Product contains undeclared sesame
Company Name:  Market of Choice
Brand Name:  Market of Choice
Product Description:  Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

WI Firm Recalls Pork Rinds Made with Milk Powder Ingredient Recalled for Salmonella

Pork King Good has voluntarily recalled specific Sour Cream & Onion pork rind and seasoning products. This recall was initiated following a recall by California Dairies, Inc. concerning potential Salmonella contamination in milk powder, which was used as an ingredient in our Sour Cream & Onion seasoning blend.

Comment: Ghirardelli recalled chocolate powder on April 28, 2026 due to same supplier issue.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pork-king-good-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-sour-cream-onion-pork-rinds-and-seasoning-due
Pork King Good Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds and Seasoning Due to Potential Salmonella Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 29, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 05, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:  Pork King Good
Brand Name:  Pork King Good
Product Description:  pork rinds and seasoning bottles.

CA Firm Recalls Kimchi Due to Undeclared Fish

Ocinet, Inc., of Downey, California, is recalling all “…And Kimchi” branded sliced kimchi, UPC 8541200408, UPC 8541200409, and UPC 8541200411 (the “Product”) because the Product contains undeclared fish (anchovies).   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of fish. Distribution of the Product has been suspended until the company is certain that the problem has been corrected.

Comment - This may have been a label design issue where the ingredient statement on the label did not capture the addition of the fish containing ingredient, such as fish sauce, a common kimchi ingredient.





https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ocinet-inc-recalls-and-kimchi-branded-sliced-kimchi-because-product-contains-undeclared-fish
Ocinet, Inc., Recalls “…And Kimchi” Branded Sliced Kimchi Because the Product Contains Undeclared Fish (Anchovies)
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 04, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 05, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Product contains undeclared fish (anchovies)
Company Name:  Ocinet, Inc.
Brand Name:  And Kimchi
Product Description:  Kimchi

Illinois Establishment Recalls Ravioli Product After Incorrect Product in Package Results in Undeclared Allergens

USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert for ravioli pasta products produced by Rana Meal Solutions, LLC Bartlett, IL, due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The ravioli labeled as beef and burrata may actually contain shrimp filling in lobster sauce. The shrimp and lobster, known allergens (shellfish), are not declared on the product label.  The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they received two consumer complaints reporting the beef sauce and burrata ravioli actually contained shrimp ravioli.  

The ravioli pasta items were produced between March 10, 2026, and April 21, 2026.  A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.  There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.





https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ravioli-pasta-beef-sauce-due-misbranding-and
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ravioli Pasta With Beef Sauce Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Rana Meal Solutions, LLC Bartlett, IL

FSIS Announcement

Potato Chips Recalled After Ingredient Supplier Issues Recall for Potential Salmonella

Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc., is issuing a voluntary recall in the United States of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s® and Dirty® potato chips. This voluntary recall follows notification to Utz that a seasoning containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third-party supplier, may contain the presence of Salmonella. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, out of an abundance of caution, Utz is recalling the limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips identified below.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/utz-quality-foods-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-limited-varieties-zapps-and-dirty-potato-chips
Utz Quality Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Limited Varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 04, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 04, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:  Utz Quality Foods LLC
Brand Name:  Zapp’s, Dirty
Product Description:  Potato chips

Infant Formula Recalled Due to Potential Bacillus Toxin

The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”),  a New Zealond company with a base in Boulder, CO, has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months (“Product”) due to the presence of cereulide.  The recall was initiated by a2MC after cereulide was detected through additional testing of the Product conducted in response to new guidance issued by New Zealand's food regulatory authority. The probable source of cereulide is an ingredient in the Product.

Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Illness occurs through the consumption of food contaminated with the toxin and preparing formula with hot water does not eliminate it.

From CIDRAP - https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/foodborne-disease/infant-formula-voluntarily-recalled-after-testing-positive-heat-stable-toxin

"The World Health Organization (WHO) says the symptoms of cereulide illness usually appear within 30 minutes to six hours after ingestion. It can include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain with risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which can be particularly severe in infants."

"From December 2016 to February 2026, at least 99 countries and territories have received infant formula products that were subject to recalls because of cereulide contamination. The WHO said in a March 13 press release that at least 144 suspected and confirmed cases were reported across 10 countries."

What is A2 milk?  From the company website (https://www.a2milk.com/truea2):

What is the difference between A1 and A2 protein types?

All cows originally produced only the A2 protein, but a natural change occurred over a thousand years ago, which caused the A1 protein to appear as a genetic variation. Today, most milk comes from cows that produce both A1 and A2 protein in their milk. But a2 Milk comes from cows that only produce A2 protein.

Why do people drink A2 milk?  Publication - Benefits of A2 Milk for Sports Nutrition, Health and Performance (Front Nutr. 2022) Jul  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9326461/ 

Abstract 

"Bovine milk is one of the best pre-and pro-workout sources for athletes owing to its rich nutritional content. Even though bovine milk consumption significantly benefits athletes' health and performance, many athletes cannot consume bovine milk since they struggle with gastrointestinal problems caused after milk consumption. Especially, the consumption of regular milk, which contains A1 β-casein, is associated with a variety of diseases ranging from gastrointestinal discomfort to ischemic heart diseases. The main reason behind this is related to β-casomorphine 7 (BCM-7), which is derived from A1 β-casein during the digestion of A1 milk. A1 β-casein is formed as a result of a point mutation in the position of 67th in the amino acid sequence A2 β-casein by changing proline to histidine. Therefore, this mutated form of β-casein in regular milk cannot easily be digested by the human-associated digestion enzymes. A2 milk, which includes A2 β-casein instead of A1 β-casein, is the best substitute for regular milk with the same nutritional content. This natural form of milk positively affects the athlete's health as well as performance without causing any gastrointestinal discomfort or more serious problems which are seen in the consumption of regular milk. In this review, A2 milk and its potential health effects in comparison to diseases related to A1 milk consumption are discussed."

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/a2-platinum-usa-label-infant-formula-recalled-because-possible-health-risk
a2 Platinum USA Label Infant Formula Recalled Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 02, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Infant Formula & Foods
Reason for Announcement:  Presence of cereulide toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus
Company Name:  A2 Milk Company
Brand Name:   a2
Product Description:  a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula 0-12 months USA label

Michigan Firm Recalls Trail Mix for Undeclared Allergens Due to Incorrect Product in Package

Second Nature Brands of Madison Heights, MI, is voluntarily recalling certain 10-ounce packages of SECOND NATURE KETO CRUNCH SMART MIXTM because the product may contain undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing cashews, pistachios, and cherries was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of these allergens. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

Comment - The wrong product was packed into the package.  This can be due to an incomplete line cleanout, or the wrong product was mixed into the process flow.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/second-nature-brands-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-cashews-pistachios-and-cherries-keto-crunch
Second Nature Brands Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews, Pistachios, and Cherries in Keto Crunch Smart Mix
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 01, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 02, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May contain undeclared Cashews, Pistachios, and Cherries
Company Name:  Second Nature Brands
Brand Name:  Second Nature
Product Description:  Keto Crunch Smart Mix

CA Firm Recalls Co-packed Chocolate Powder Mix Due to Ingredient Supplier Concern for Salmonella

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California is voluntarily recalling certain powdered beverage mixes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action follows a California Dairies, Inc. milk powder recall due to a concern of potential Salmonella contamination, which was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used as an ingredient in powdered beverage mixes.

The affected beverage mixes are packaged in large formats intended for food service and institutional customers, but some powdered beverage mixes may also have been available for purchase by consumers through e-commerce platforms.

Comment - This is essentially a supplier's supplier issue, where the product was co-packed for the brand owner, and it was the co-packer's powder milk supplier.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ghirardelli-chocolate-company-recalls-powdered-beverage-mixes-because-possible-health-risk
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Recalls Powdered Beverage Mixes Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 27, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  April 28, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Brand Name:  Ghirardelli
Product Description:  Powdered beverage mixes