Snack mixes sold in stores, including Target, recalled over salmonella worries

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A recall is now in effect for multiple snack mix products over concerns they may be contaminated with salmonella. John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., of Elgin, Ill., announced this week a voluntary recall of several snack mixes sold at retail stores under the brand names Fisher, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts, and Good & Gather, a private-label brand sold at Target. The products are being recalled as a precautionary measure over concerns that a seasoning blend used in the mixes may be contaminated with salmonella. The company said the seasoning blend, which was provided by a third-party supplier, contained milk powder that was at the center of a previous recall. “The affected seasoning batches tested negative for salmonella prior to use; however, the Company is taking this action as a precautionary measure because of the potential that these products may contain the presence of salmonella,” reads a portion of the recall alert issued by John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. As of Wednesday, the company had not received any reports of illnesses related to the potentially contaminated nut mixes. The specific products affected by the recall are: Fisher brand Tex Mex Trail Mix 30 ounces Best by date of Aug. 6, 2027 UPC – 070690275941 JBSS item # – P27594 Southern Style Nuts brand Gourmet Hunter Mix 23 ounces Best by dates of Jan. 28, 2027, Feb. 5, 2027, Feb. 12, 2027, Feb. 17, 2027, March 3, 2027 and March 14, 2027. UPC – 085839073319 JBSS item # – 07331 Gourmet Hunter Mix 36 ounces Best by dates of Feb. 12, 2027, Feb. 26, 2027, March 13, 2027 and April 2, 2027. UPC – 085839071483 JBSS item # – 07148 Hunter Mix 30 ounces Best by dates of Jan. 29, 2027, Feb. 3, 2027, Feb. 10, 2027, Feb. 19, 2027, Feb. 24, 2027, March 2, 2027, March 10, 2027, March 16, 2027 UPC – 085839916302 JBSS item # – 07332 Squirrel Brand Travelers Mix 16 ounces Best by dates of April 30, 2027, May, 28, 2027 and June 24, 2027 UPC – 07223899166 JBSS item # – 05120 Town & Country Mix 16 ounces Best by dates of May 1, 2027, May 25, 2027 and May 28, 2027 UPC – 07223805251 JBSS item # – 05251 Town & Country Mix 7.5 ounces Best by date of Feb. 10, 2027 UPC – 07223805450 JBSS item # – 05450 Good & Gather brand Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix 8 ounces Best by date of March 23, 2027 Lot # – 6082GY5D UPC – 085239270240 JBSS item # – 03572 Consumers who purchased any of the recalled items should not eat them, but return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Those with questions can contact John B. Sanfilippo & Son at (800) 874-8734. Symptoms of salmonella infections can present up to six days after ingesting contaminated food. Diarrhea, fever, vomiting and stomach cramps are common, and severe symptoms include bloody diarrhea (or diarrhea that lasts for more than three days), fever of over 102 degrees F, frequent vomiting that prevents the ingestion of liquids, and any sign of dehydration. Those with weakened immune systems, children under 5 years old and adults over 65 years old may experience more severe illness.