Whey Powder Salmonella Recall Impacts Popular Household Snack Brands
A host of popular snack food products have been recalled over the last few days because they all contain one common ingredient: whey powder. The ingredient is potentially contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI), a New Ulm, MN-based company, has voluntarily recalled their 50 lb and 25 kg bags that were produced at the cooperative’s Blair, WI, dry whey plant between May 1-5, 2018, May 24-29, 2018; June 2-5, 2018; and June 7-14, 2018. According to the recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall is “precautionary” and all of AMPI’s products that were shipped tested negative for Salmonella as part of AMPI’s routine testing program. However, because additional product tested positive for salmonella under AMPI’s routine test and hold procedures, the company is recalling product as a precautionary measure. AMPI has ceased production at its Blair, Wis., dry whey plant, is currently investigating the cause for the positive samples, and will take all necessary remedial actions.