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The FDA reported that on May 8, 2026, Spring & Mulberry expanded its previously announced recall of select chocolate bars due to possible Salmonella contamination. The expansion follows a comprehensive root-cause investigation conducted by the company’s manufacturing partners, in coordination with leading food safety experts and the FDA. The investigation has now identified a single lot of date ingredient used in the production of the company’s chocolate as the most likely source of contamination. In response, Spring & Mulberry is recalling all finished products produced with the implicated lot of date ingredient. All products included in this expanded recall have tested negative for Salmonella, and there have been no confirmed reports of illness associated with the chocolate bars to date. The affected products were available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since August 2025. The recalled products can be identified by brand name (Spring & Mulberry), with the following identifiers: flavor name, lot/batch codes, and box color.  @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spring-mulberry-expands-voluntary-recall-select-chocolate-bars-because-possible-health-risk

The FDA reported that Legacy Snack Solutions of Waukesha, Wisconsin, recalled batches of Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb due to the potential contamination with Salmonella. This action follows a recall of California Diaries, Inc. milk powder due to concerns about potential Salmonella contamination. Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb were distributed and sold exclusively at Giant Eagle and Market District locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, and Indiana. The product is packaged in a 7.33-ounce black bag with the Giant Eagle logo at the top and is located in the snack aisle. The recall is limited to batches of Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb. No illnesses have been reported. Routine testing by the seasoning blend manufacturer prior to use in the production of Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb showed that the seasoning batches were negative for Salmonella. The recalled milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer of a seasoning blend, and that blend may be present on the surface of the Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella before use; however, out of an abundance of caution, the product referenced below is being recalled. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/legacy-snack-solutions-voluntarily-recalls-giant-eagle-baked-pita-chips-parmesan-garlic-herb-because?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Jonco Industries, Inc., of Milwaukee, WI, recalled consumer-sized White Cheddar Seasoning products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed in limited quantities through retail stores. They include White Cheddar Seasoning sold in the following consumer-facing formats: Williams Sonoma–branded Popcorn Sampler Gift Box, containing a White Cheddar Seasoning component. Fireworks Popcorn Poppings & Toppings gift set containing a White Cheddar Seasoning component sold at West Allis Cheese and Sausage. Fireworks White Cheddar Seasoning, 1.6 oz jars, sold at West Allis Cheese and Sausage. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiated after Jonco Industries was notified by its seasoning supplier, JCB Flavors, of a potential Salmonella concern associated with an upstream milk powder ingredient supplied by California Dairies, Inc., which was used in the production of the affected products. Jonco Industries immediately ceased distribution of the affected products, notified customers, and placed all remaining inventory on hold. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jonco-industries-recalls-certain-consumer-sized-white-cheddar-seasoning-products-because-possible?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Shining Sea Fish Co. of Detroit, MI, is recalling its catch-weight packages of “Ma Cohen’s Kippered Herring” smoked fish because the product consists of uneviscerated fish longer than 5 inches, which may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The recalled “Ma Cohens Kippered Herring” were distributed in retail grocery stores throughout MI, MN, and ND. The product is packaged in a clear plastic package, with a foil label on the back containing the product name, information, and LOT #’s. The expiration dates are printed on the back of the package or listed on store-added stickers, along with the catch weight. LOT 25079 Expiration May 03 2026, LOT 25055 Expiration May 12 2026, LOT 25028 Expiration June 03 2026, LOT 26344 Expiration July 22 2026. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing done by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found that the product had not been fully eviscerated. This product has been permanently discontinued. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/shining-sea-fish-co-recalls-ma-cohens-kippered-herring-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery