Multiple brands of snack mix recalled because of Salmonella risk

As a follow up to the recall of dry milk powder by California Dairies Inc., John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is 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.

To date, the company has not received any reports of illnesses in connection with the recalled products.

Consumers who have purchased the items listed below should not consume these products and should return them to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

The following items have been distributed under the Fisher, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts brands in retail stores and through e-commerce and QVC.

The following item was distributed under the Good & Gather brand in Target retail stores.

About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.