Consumers are being encouraged to check their freezers for a product that might contain harmful or potentially deadly bacteria.

In the latest recall linked to salmonella risks associated with powdered milk, a popular frozen food sold by Costco and Walmart has been pulled from shelves.

The Hill provided these details:

The most recent recall was shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday. Select batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread were recalled because the dry milk powder was used in the five-cheese sauce blend. 

Other recalls linked to the powder impact frozen pizzas, pork rinds, multiple Zapp’s and Dirty brand chips, several snack mixes sold under brand names Fisher, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts, and Target’s private label, Good & Gather; select croutons sold at Kroger stores in several states; specialty beverages; and select 3-ounce bottles of Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion seasoning products. 

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Also recalled because of the powder were several batches of sour cream and onion cheese curds sold only in New York, select pita chips sold at Giant Eagle stores in five states, a specific lot of sour cream and onion popcorn seasoning, multiple products containing a white cheddar seasoning, and a parmesan ranch seasoning product sold at Walmart stores nationwide.

Food recalls have been in the news a lot over the past few years, with the latest salmonella risks increasing the pace:

A report from Prevention added this:

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever. It can spread through raw or undercooked foods or via improper food handling.

Most people who become infected with salmonella develop symptoms (such as diarrhea, fever, or cramps) between 6 hours and 6 days after exposure, and are sick for four to seven days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, at-risk populations like young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems can fall very ill—developing lethargy, a rash, and blood in the urine or stool—and could face the risk of death.

More rarely, salmonella infection can lead to complications, including infection of the blood, bones, joints, brain, or other organs. These complications cause additional symptoms.

If you purchased an affected product, here’s what to do

You are advised not to consume products affected by the recall. If you want more information about the recall or to explore your options for a potential refund, you can contact Champion Foods customer service via email at info@championfoods.com.

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This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here.

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