Salmonella-Linked Snack Mix Recall Could Affect Home Pantries This Week
Shoppers should check the pantry this week for recalled snack mix products from John B. Sanfilippo & Son. The company announced the recall on May 5, and the FDA posted it on May 6 after a supplier issue involving a recalled dry milk powder ingredient used in seasoning raised a possible Salmonella risk.
The affected retail snack mixes were sold under multiple brand names, including Fisher, Southern Style Nuts, Squirrel Brand, and Good & Gather. If you bought a snack mix under one of those labels, compare the package details against the official recall notice before serving it to anyone in the household.
The most important next step is simple: do not eat the product. If you find it in your pantry, toss it out or return it for a refund or replacement, following the company’s instructions. Do not taste it to check whether it seems okay. That is especially important for ready-to-eat snack foods, which may be easy to overlook because they sit on the shelf for a while.
This recall matters most in homes with young children, older adults, pregnant people, or anyone with a weakened immune system. Salmonella can cause serious illness, and those groups are more likely to have a harder time recovering if they are exposed. Even when a recalled product looks and smells normal, it can still be unsafe.
At the time of the posting, no illnesses had been reported. That is reassuring, but it does not change the action shoppers should take now. If a product matches the recall, it should stay out of the snack bowl, lunchbox, and serving platter.
For families doing a quick kitchen check, focus on store-brand or nut-mix snacks first, then read the front label and package details carefully. The FDA’s recall notice is the best place to confirm which products are included and whether your package is part of the action. If you already opened one of the recalled mixes, do not serve the rest to anyone else.
For now, the safest move is to check, compare, and dispose or return. The FDA says recall notices can change if more details are added, so it is worth keeping an eye on updates in case additional products are listed.
