Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Recalled for Potential Salmonella
Pepperidge Farm is recalling specific Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers because an ingredient supplier reported potential Salmonella in the whey powder used in the seasoning.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated is recalling 391,432 cases of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 20 Packs Variety Pack. The recalled product contains 10 Colors Packs and 10 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, with a net weight of 18 oz. (1.1 lbs) (510g) and UPC 14100-04720.
The recall was initiated after Pepperidge Farm was notified by an ingredient supplier that whey powder in the seasoning applied to four varieties of Goldfish crackers was subject to a recall by the whey powder manufacturer due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The affected products have Sell By Dates of WO 12/23/18, WO 12/30/18, and 1/13/19.
The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product and sell-by dates listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the manufacturer or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 20 Packs Variety Pack. Containing 10 Colors Packs, and 10 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs. Net Wt. 18 oz. (1.1 lbs) (510g) UPC 14100-04720.
- Manufacturer
- Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Snack Crackers
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- Sell By Dates: WO 12/23/18
- WO 12/30/18
- and 1/13/19.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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