Yogurt-covered pretzels recalled in California after sampling found Salmonella contamination

Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. of Ontario, CA is recalling yogurt-covered pretzels due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recall is the result of a routine sampling program by the source supplier of the yogurt coating, which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has halted production and distribution of the product as the FDA and the company continue their investigation into the cause of the problem.

Yogurt Covered Pretzels was distributed in California through Thorp Fruit, Down Home Goods, Smart & Final and Gelson’s stores.

Recalled products:

Yogurt covered pretzels

• Smart and definitive, first street brand; plastic containers, 6 oz and 15 oz.
  Product lot number: 241091, 241161, 241241
• Gelson’s, Gelson’s brand; plastic containers, 15 oz.
  Product lot number: 241062
• Household articles; Sold as bulk, 14 lbs.
  Product Lot No.: 241010 Thorp Fruit, sold in bulk, 14 lb. Product Lot No.: 241010

At the time this recall was issued, no illnesses have been reported to date.

Customers who have purchased the product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

About Salmonella

Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria usually does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can become ill from a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk for serious illness because their immune systems are vulnerable, according to the CDC.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctor about possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria, because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, the diarrhea can be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people become infected without becoming ill or showing symptoms. However, they can still spread the infections to others.

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