The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1796-2018·Announced 2018-08-15

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Recalled for Potential Salmonella

Pepperidge Farm is recalling specific Goldfish cracker cases due to potential Salmonella in whey powder used in 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 391,432 cases of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. The affected product includes 15 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, 15 Colors Packs, 10 Pretzel Packs, and 5 Grahams Vanilla Cupcake packs. The net weight is 46 oz. (2.9 lbs) (1.3kg) with UPC 14100-04731.

The recall was initiated after Pepperidge Farm was notified by an ingredient supplier that whey powder used in the seasoning for four varieties of Goldfish crackers is subject to a recall by the whey powder manufacturer due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The affected sell-by dates are WO 1/13/19, WO 2/10/19, and WO 2/3/19.

The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific sell-by dates and UPC codes. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or local health authorities regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. Containing 15 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, 15 Colors Packs, 10 Pretzel Packs, and 5 Grahams Vanilla Cupcake. Net Wt. 46 oz. (2.9 lbs) (1.3kg) UPC 14100-04731.

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 1/13/19
  • WO 2/10/19
  • and WO 2/3/19.

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 →