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Yogurt covered pretzels recalled due to Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
1 year ago •source fda.gov
Fresno, California, United States
Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. of Ontario, CA is recalling Yogurt Covered Pretzels, because the yogurt coating has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Yogurt Covered Pretzels was distributed in the State of California, through Thorp Fruit, Down Home Goods, Smart & Final, and Gelson's retail stores. No illnesses have been reported to date.Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Product Descriptions:
- Yogurt Covered Pretzels Smart & Final, First Street Brand; plastic containers, 6 oz& 15 oz. Product Lot #: 241091, 241161, 241241
- Gelson's, Gelson's Brand; plastic containers, 15 oz. Product Lot #: 241062
- Down Home Goods; Sold as bulk, 14 lb. Product Lot #: 241010
- Thorp Fruit, Sold as bulk, 14 lb. Product Lot #: 241010
The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by the source supplier of the yogurt coating, which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
Company name: Western Mixers Produce and Nuts
Brand name: First Street, Gelson's, bulk at Down Home Goods and Thorp Fruit
Product recalled: Yogurt covered pretzels
Reason of the recall: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
FDA Recall date: May 10, 2024
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/western-mixers-produce-nuts-inc-recalls-yogurt-covered-pretzels-because-possible-health-risk
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