The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1794-2018·Announced 2018-08-15

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Recalled for Potential Salmonella

Pepperidge Farm is recalling specific Goldfish cracker varieties because an ingredient supplier reported potential Salmonella in the whey powder used in their seasoning.

What this means for you

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 illness, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated is recalling specific varieties of Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers. The recall involves 45-pack cases containing 17 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar packs, 17 Colors packs, and 10 Pretzel packs. The affected products have a net weight of 44.9 oz (2.8 lbs) and carry the UPC 14100-04728. The total quantity recalled is 391,432 cases.

The recall was initiated after Pepperidge Farm was notified by an ingredient supplier that the whey powder used in the seasoning for four varieties of Goldfish crackers was subject to a recall by the whey powder manufacturer. This upstream recall was due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

The affected products were distributed nationwide and in Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific sell-by dates listed in the recall notice: WO 1/6/19, WO 1/13/19, WO 1/20/19, WO 1/27/19, WO 2/3/19, and 2/10/19. If you have these products, you should stop consuming them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. Containing 17 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, 17 Colors Packs, and 10 Pretzel. Net Wt. 44.9 oz. (2.8 lbs) (1.27kg) UPC 14100-04728.

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 (6)

  • Sell By Dates: WO 1/6/19
  • WO 1/13/19
  • WO 1/20/19
  • WO 1/27/19
  • WO 2/3/19
  • and 2/10/19.

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.

See all 8 products in this recall →