Expanded snack mix recall tied to California Dairies powder: what shoppers should check now
Shoppers should check snack drawers, pantry shelves, lunch boxes, and online grocery orders: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. has recalled several snack mix products after seasoning made with recalled dry milk powder tied to the broader California Dairies issue may have been contaminated with Salmonella.
The FDA posted the notice on May 6, 2026, covering products recalled May 5–6, 2026. The update matters because it reaches familiar snack brands sold through retail stores, e-commerce, QVC, and Target, including Fisher, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts, and a Good & Gather item.
What to check at home
Look closely at package names, UPCs, and best-by dates on any snack mix or trail mix from these brands. The FDA notice says the affected products should be matched against the recall details exactly, so do not rely on the front label alone.
Pay extra attention to:
- Fisher snack mix products
- Squirrel Brand snack mix products
- Southern Style Nuts snack mix products
- Good & Gather trail mix sold through Target
If you bought these items in-store or online, check any bags you may have tucked into a pantry bin, desk drawer, diaper bag, car console, or lunch kit. Since these are shelf-stable snacks, they can be easy to overlook.
Why the recall happened
According to the FDA, the recalled snack mix products were made with seasoning that included recalled dry milk powder linked to possible Salmonella contamination. That means the concern is not just the snack mix itself, but the ingredient used in the seasoning blend.
The notice does not ask shoppers to cook or sort through the products. If the package matches the recall details, the safest move is to treat it as recalled.
What shoppers should do now
If you find a matching package, do not eat it. Discard it or return it to the store or retailer where you bought it, following the recall instructions. If you need help confirming whether a package is included, contact the company or the retailer for guidance.
For families, this is a good time to check shared snack bins and any packaged snacks set aside for school, travel, or after-school use. The FDA recall notice is the best place to compare the package name, UPC, and best-by date against the exact recalled items.
Because this is an expanded update tied to the broader California Dairies powder issue, even shoppers who already checked dairy products should take a second look at snack mixes made with the affected seasoning ingredient.
