Walmart recalls seasoning over Salmonella

• Walmart recalls Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning nationwide
• Three specific lots are affected by potential salmonella risk
• Consumers should stop using the product and throw it away immediately

Walmart is urgently recalling a popular seasoning product nationwide due to possible salmonella contamination that could cause serious or even fatal infections.

Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah, is voluntarily recalling three specific lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning (7.3-ounce bottles), according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).“Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the FDA warned in its alert. Healthy individuals infected with salmonella may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Affected States The recalled seasoning was sold nationwide through Walmart stores and online, meaning consumers in all 50 states may be affected, including:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

The recall is limited to the following lots:

• Lot 2025-43282 (Best by: July 2, 2027)
• Lot 2025-46172 (Best by: Aug. 5, 2027)
• Lot 2026-54751 (Best by: Aug. 12, 2027)

The lot codes and best-by dates are printed on the bottom of the packaging. The products were sold exclusively at Walmart stores and on the Blackstone Products website.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the seasoning so far.

Cause of the Recall

The contamination is linked to a broader recall of dry milk powder by California Dairies, Inc. The milk powder, which may contain salmonella, was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used as an ingredient in the Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning.

What Consumers Should Do

The FDA advises customers who purchased the recalled seasoning to immediately stop using it and throw it away. Consumers with questions or seeking a replacement can contact Blackstone Products directly at 1-888-879-4610.This is the latest in a series of recalls involving seasoning and dairy-related products due to potential bacterial contamination. Customers are encouraged to check their pantries for the affected lot numbers.