Walmart Issues Urgent Recall of Parmesan Ranch Seasoning Over Salmonella Risk
Walmart's Nationwide Recall of Seasoning Product
Walmart has announced an urgent recall of a widely used seasoning due to potential salmonella contamination, which poses serious health risks. Blackstone Products, based in Providence, Utah, is voluntarily recalling three specific batches of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning, packaged in 7.3-ounce bottles, as per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA has issued a warning stating, “Salmonella can lead to severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.” Healthy individuals may experience symptoms like fever, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort if infected.
States Affected by the Recall
This seasoning was distributed nationwide through Walmart stores and online, affecting consumers across all 50 states, including:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Details of the Recalled Lots
The recall specifically pertains to the following lot numbers:
- Lot 2025-43282 (Best by: July 2, 2027)
- Lot 2025-46172 (Best by: Aug. 5, 2027)
- Lot 2026-54751 (Best by: Aug. 12, 2027)
Consumers can find the lot codes and expiration dates printed on the bottom of the bottles. These products were sold exclusively at Walmart and through the Blackstone Products website. As of now, there have been no reported illnesses linked to this seasoning.
Reason Behind the Recall
The recall is associated with a larger issue involving dry milk powder produced by California Dairies, Inc., which may contain salmonella. This milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in the Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning.
Advice for Consumers
The FDA recommends that anyone who has purchased the recalled seasoning should stop using it immediately and dispose of it. For further inquiries or to request a replacement, consumers can reach out to Blackstone Products at 1-888-879-4610. This recall is part of a growing trend of recalls related to seasoning and dairy products due to potential bacterial contamination. Customers are urged to check their pantries for the affected lot numbers.