Several snack mix products sold under the Fisher, Southern Style Nuts, Squirrel Brand and Good & Gather labels have been voluntarily recalled in the United States due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall includes a Target-sold trail mix product and affects items with best-by dates extending into 2027.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), no illnesses linked to the recalled products have been reported so far. Consumers have been advised not to eat the affected products and to return them for a refund or replacement.
The recall was announced by Illinois-based John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. after a seasoning ingredient supplied by a third party was found to contain recalled dry milk powder originating from California Dairies, Inc. Although the seasoning batches tested negative for salmonella before being used, the company said it was acting out of caution.
Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. According to the FDA, young children, elderly people and individuals with weakened immune systems are considered more vulnerable to severe illness linked to the bacteria.
Products Sold under Several Brands Affected by Recall
The withdrawed products include multiple snack and trail mix varieties distributed nationwide through retail stores, e-commerce platforms and QVC. The affected brands are Fisher, Southern Style Nuts, Squirrel Brand and Good & Gather.
According to the FDA notice published on 6 May 2026, Fisher Tex Mex Trail Mix in 30-ounce packaging with a best-by date of 6 August 2027 is included in the recall. Southern Style Nuts products listed in the advisory include Gourmet Hunter Mix in both 23-ounce and 36-ounce sizes, alongside Hunter Mix in 30-ounce packaging.
The company also recalled Squirrel Brand products, including Traveller’s Mix and Town & Country Mix in several package sizes. Best-by dates for those products range from February 2027 to June 2027. One product sold through Target stores is also affected. The recalled Good & Gather Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix, sold in eight-ounce packaging, carries the lot number 6082GY5D and a best-by date of 23 March 2027.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son said consumers who recently purchased the recalled items should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. The company also provided a customer service contact line for further enquiries.
Recall Linked to Previously Recalled Dry Milk Powder
The company stated that the action followed an earlier voluntary recall involving dry milk powder distributed by California Dairies, Inc. That ingredient was used in a seasoning supplied to John B. Sanfilippo & Son by a third-party manufacturer.
According to the company’s announcement, the seasoning batches themselves tested negative for salmonella prior to use in production. Even so, the recall was initiated because the ingredient contained recalled dry milk powder that may have posed a contamination risk.
The FDA said salmonella infections can occasionally become more severe if the bacteria enter the bloodstream. In those cases, complications may include arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
The announcement follows another recent food recall linked to salmonella concerns. FOX Business reported this week that Utz Quality Foods had also recalled selected Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chip products sold nationwide. John B. Sanfilippo & Son said it had not received any reports of illnesses connected to the recalled snack mixes as of the announcement date.
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