Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder Recall Due to Salmonella
California Dairies Inc. is recalling Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder in 25 kg paper bags due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed domestically and to Mexico, Philippines, and Dominican Republic.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) in a widely distributed food product affecting potentially large quantities. Although no illnesses are reported in the source text, Class I designation combined with Salmonella contamination warrants a Severe rating per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
California Dairies Inc. is recalling Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder sold in 25 kg paper bags due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The affected product was packed under five labels: Off Grade NFDM Variable; Extra Grade NFDM Standard rBST Free; Grade A NFDM LH Basic; Grade A NFDM LH Standard rBST Free; and Grade A NFDM LH Tier 1 rBST Free.
The recalled product totals approximately 1,568,793 lbs. Batch numbers and production dates range from B22725-01-A through B32625-12-H, with production dates from August 15, 2025 through November 22, 2025. Domestic distribution is unknown and being determined. The product was also distributed to Mexico, Philippines, and Dominican Republic.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Distributors and other consignees should cease use and distribution. Salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly in young children, frail or elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder - paper bags 25 kg. (packed under 5 labels: Off Grade NFDM Variable; Extra Grade NFDM Standard rBST Free; Grade A NFDM LH Basic; Grade A NFDM LH Standard rBST Free; Grade A NFDM LH Tier 1 rBST Free)
- Manufacturer
- California Dairies Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Milk Powder
- Hazard
- salmonella
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 (20)
- B22725-01-B 8/15/2025
- B22725-01-C 8/15/2025
- B22725-01-D 8/15/2025
- B22725-01-E 8/15/2025
- B22725-01-F 8/15/2025
- B22725-01-G 8/15/2025
- B22725-01-H 8/15/2025
- B22825-01-A 8/16/2025
- B22825-01-B 8/16/2025
- B22825-02-A 8/16/2025
- B22825-02-B 8/16/2025
- B22825-02-C 8/16/2025
- B22825-02-D 8/16/2025
- B22825-02-E 8/16/2025
- B22825-02-F 8/16/2025
- B22825-02-G 8/16/2025
- B22825-02-H 8/16/2025
- B22825-03-A 8/16/2025
- B22825-03-B 8/16/2025
- B22825-03-C 8/16/2025
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.