Salmonella Recall Alert
Federal Health Officials Recall Alfredo Sauce in Dozens of States Due to Salmonella Contamination
Federal health officials have issued a Class I recall — the FDA's highest-risk category — for alfredo sauce distributed across 41 U.S. states due to potential salmonella contamination, according to FDA. The Coffee Connexion Co. Inc., based in Lebanon, Tennessee, voluntarily pulled 913 cases of its alfredo sauce after learning a dry milk powder ingredient may have been contaminated with the dangerous bacteria.
Each case contained 12 sealed poly bags of sauce, bringing the total to 10,956 individual units, according to Food Poisoning Bulletin. The product carries "Best By" dates ranging from January 12, 2028, through April 20, 2028, meaning contaminated bags could still be sitting in home pantries and commercial kitchens right now.
Contaminated Milk Powder Triggered a Chain Reaction
The recall traces back to April 20, 2026, when California Dairies Inc. recalled bulk powdered milk and buttermilk over potential salmonella contamination, according to PBS News. The Coffee Connexion was notified by its supplier shortly after. By May 6, 2026, the company had begun pulling its alfredo sauce from the market. The FDA officially classified the recall as Class I on June 4, 2026.
Class I means the FDA believes there is a "reasonable probability" that eating the product could cause serious harm or death. The USDA also issued a separate public health alert on May 15, 2026, for meat and poultry products that may have used the same tainted dairy ingredients, according to WAVY TV 10.
41 States at Risk: How Far the Sauce Traveled
The alfredo sauce reached consumers and food service businesses in 41 states, including major population centers like California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois, according to Food Poisoning Bulletin. The full list spans from Maine to Wyoming, covering nearly the entire continental U.S. The product's UPC number is 0039954921963 and its product number is SSP980713.
Each bag weighed 3 pounds 7 ounces. Because the Best By dates extend nearly two years into the future, many consumers may not have opened the product yet. Health officials urge anyone who has the sauce at home to check the label and throw it away immediately rather than return it for use.
Salmonella Symptoms Can Hit Within Hours
Salmonella symptoms typically appear within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food, according to Associated Press. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The CDC estimates salmonella causes roughly 1.35 million infections every year in the U.S. Most healthy adults recover on their own, but the illness can become life-threatening.
The groups most at risk are children under five, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems. For these groups, salmonella can spread from the gut into the bloodstream, requiring hospitalization. As of mid-June 2026, no confirmed illnesses had been officially linked to this recall, according to Fox Carolina.
No Illnesses Confirmed Yet, But Legal Pressure Mounts
The Coffee Connexion had not returned media calls for comment as of June 15, 2026, according to PBS News. The company has not issued a formal public statement, though it cooperated with the FDA to initiate the voluntary pull. The FDA's "Class I" label creates a serious brand trust problem for a supplier that operates largely in the food service and specialty market.
Law firms have already begun soliciting potential victims, arguing that no confirmed illnesses in an FDA report does not mean no one got sick — only that no cases have been linked yet through genetic testing. Food safety experts warn that dry ingredients like milk powder are deceptive because salmonella can survive for long periods in low-moisture environments, making contamination harder to detect before it enters the supply chain.
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