Powdered beverage mixes distributed across the United States have been recalled over concerns of possible salmonella contamination. Federal health officials said no illnesses had been reported at the time of the announcement, though the products had reached cafés, restaurants, and consumers in 25 states.
The recall affects a range ofspecialty drink powders sold under multiple brands and linked to a contaminated dairy ingredient. Authorities are advising consumers and businesses to identify affected products through specific lot codes and avoid consuming recalled items.
The action was announced by SKS Copack and published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 23. According to the company announcement posted by the FDA, the products may contain salmonella due to contaminated low heat nonfat dry milk powder supplied through a voluntary ingredient recall.
The affected beverages include powdered mixes commonly used in specialty drinks and desserts, covering products distributed directly to consumers as well as through food service channels.
Recall Affects Multiple Brands and Specialty Beverage Products
The recall applies to products sold under the brands Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, Fanale, and Denda.
According to the FDA notice, affected items include matcha green tea powders, taro powders, milk tea mixes, cappuccino blends, smoothie bases, dessert drink products, and flavored beverage powders. Listed products include items such as Matcha Green Tea, Taro, Caramel Latte, Coconut, Horchata, Vanilla Smoothie Base, Milk Tea, Dutch Mocha Cappuccino, French Vanilla Cappuccino, Italian Yogurt Powder, Pistachio Powder, Ube-Taro, and Milk Ice Cream Mix.
The recalled products were distributed across California, Utah, Idaho, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Nevada, Virginia, Connecticut, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Minnesota.
Officials said affected products can be identified using lot codes printed on the back of the packaging and emphasized that only products matching those codes are included in the recall. According to SKS Copack, distribution of the recalled items has stopped while the company cooperates with the FDA during the ongoing investigation.
Health Officials Urge Consumers to Stop Using Affected Items
The recall was initiated after SKS Copack received notification from supplier California Dairies, Inc. regarding a voluntary recall of a specific lot of nonfat dry milk powder. According to the company statement published by the FDA, California Dairies identified positive salmonella results during routine product testing. The remaining recalled ingredient lot was quarantined following that finding.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes salmonella as one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the country. The agency estimates that salmonella leads to around 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and approximately 420 deaths each year in the United States.
Typical symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting, generally appearing within 12 to 72 hours after exposure. Health officials note that children under five, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems face higher risks of severe illness.
Consumers who purchased recalled products are being advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund and avoid consuming any affected items, even if they appear normal.
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