Powdered Milk Salmonella Recall: 8+ Brands Affected

California Dairies powdered milk salmonella recall affecting multiple snack and seasoning brands

Published: June 12, 2026

Remedy Refund or replacement — no receipt needed Do not eat recalled products. Return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement, or throw them away

Recall Date April 20, 2026 — still expanding New downstream product recalls were still being added through June 2026

Products Affected ~2.7 million lbs of milk powder + products from 8+ brands Snack mixes, potato chips, pork rinds, popcorn seasonings, cheese curds, and powdered beverage mixes

Hazard Potential Salmonella contamination No illnesses reported as of the most recent recall notices

Documentation Required No No receipt needed — return recalled product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement

What Is Being Recalled?

On April 20, 2026, California Dairies Inc. recalled approximately 2,679,357 pounds of bulk low-heat nonfat dry milk and 19,841 pounds of buttermilk powder because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The bulk powder was not sold directly to consumers — it went to wholesale distributors and food manufacturers across the country, who used it as an ingredient in everyday grocery products.

That is what makes this recall unusually broad. As manufacturers traced the recalled milk powder through their supply chains, the FDA began posting a growing list of downstream consumer-product recalls: snack mixes, potato chips, pork rinds, popcorn seasonings, cheese curds, and powdered beverage mixes from more than eight brands so far. New products were still being added through June 2026, and the FDA maintains a dedicated page tracking every recall connected to the California Dairies milk powder.

Which Brands and Products Are Affected?

The downstream recalls announced so far include:

• Ghirardelli Chocolate Company — 13 powdered beverage mixes (announced April 27, 2026), mostly large food-service packages that may also have reached consumers through e-commerce
• Utz Quality Foods — certain varieties of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips
• Pork King Good — sour cream and onion pork rinds and seasonings
• John B. Sanfilippo & Son — snack mixes sold under the Fisher, Southern Style Nuts, Squirrel Brand, and Good & Gather (Target) labels
• Giant Eagle — pita chips
• Wildlife Seasoning — flavored popcorn seasonings
• Williams Sonoma and Fireworks Popcorn — white cheddar seasoning products
• Stoltzfus Family Dairy — sour cream and onion cheese curds
• JCB Flavors — at least seven topical seasonings (white cheddar, ranch, sour cream and onion, dill & garlic, butter parsley, and fiery hot varieties), several designated FDA Class I recalls in late May and June 2026

Recalled items were sold at retailers across the U.S., including Target, Walmart, Giant Eagle, and Williams Sonoma. Because lot codes and best-by dates determine whether a specific package is affected, check the FDA's recall page for the exact product details before assuming an item in your pantry is safe — the list is still being updated.

Why Is Salmonella Dangerous?

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, the infection can enter the bloodstream and cause more severe illness.

As of the most recent recall notices, no illnesses had been reported in connection with any of the recalled products, and the companies say the recalls were initiated out of an abundance of caution. Salmonella in dry, shelf-stable foods has driven other major recalls in recent years, including the Quaker Oats granola and cereal salmonella recall and the Jif peanut butter salmonella recall, which later produced a class action settlement.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you have a recalled product at home, do not eat it. The FDA advises consumers to return recalled products to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement, or to dispose of them. No receipt or proof of purchase is required for most retailer returns — bring the product back to the store where you bought it.

Individual companies are also handling refunds directly through their own recall notices, which are linked from the FDA's tracking page. If you believe you became ill after eating a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider.

Could There Be a Class Action Lawsuit?

Large multi-brand food contamination recalls often draw class action lawsuits — both refund-based consumer claims and personal-injury claims if illnesses emerge. No class action complaint connected to the California Dairies powdered milk recall had been publicly confirmed as of this writing, and no illnesses have been reported. If a lawsuit or settlement is announced, this page will be updated. For now, the recall remedy — a refund or replacement from the place of purchase — is the official path to compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What started the California Dairies powdered milk recall?

On April 20, 2026, California Dairies Inc. recalled about 2,679,357 pounds of bulk low-heat nonfat dry milk and 19,841 pounds of buttermilk powder because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The bulk powder was sold to wholesale distributors and food manufacturers, who used it as an ingredient in many consumer products — which is why the recall keeps expanding to new brands.

Which brands and products are affected by the powdered milk salmonella recall?

Downstream recalls so far include Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes; Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips from Utz Quality Foods; Pork King Good pork rinds and seasonings; snack mixes sold under the Fisher, Southern Style Nuts, Squirrel Brand, and Good & Gather labels; Giant Eagle pita chips; Wildlife Seasoning flavored popcorn seasonings; Williams Sonoma and Fireworks Popcorn white cheddar seasoning products; Stoltzfus Family Dairy sour cream and onion cheese curds; and multiple JCB Flavors topical seasonings. Check the FDA's recall page for the current list, lot codes, and best-by dates — it is still being updated.

What should I do if I bought a recalled product?

Do not eat it. The FDA advises consumers to return recalled products to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement, or to throw them away. You do not need a receipt or proof of purchase for most retailer returns — bring the product back to the store where you bought it.

Has anyone gotten sick from the recalled products?

As of the most recent recall notices, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the recalled products. The companies say the recalls were initiated out of an abundance of caution after the California Dairies milk powder ingredient was flagged for potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and can be serious or fatal in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.

Is the powdered milk recall still expanding?

Yes. Because the recalled bulk milk powder was sold to many food manufacturers as an ingredient, new downstream recalls have been announced regularly since April 2026, including several JCB Flavors seasoning recalls in late May and June. Check the FDA's dedicated recall page for the latest list of affected products before assuming an item is safe.