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If you have a container of Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning in your kitchen, stop using it right now. A nationwide recall is in effect for the popular spice blend after a contaminated ingredient raised serious salmonella concerns. The Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning recall covers products sold at Walmart stores across the country as well as orders placed directly through Blackstone’s own website. Health officials are urging consumers to throw the product away immediately.
What triggered the Blackstone seasoning recall
Blackstone Products, a Utah-based company, announced the voluntary recall on May 15, 2026. The problem traces back to a single ingredient dry milk powder supplied by California Dairies Inc. That supplier had already pulled its own product over salmonella worries before Blackstone moved to act. Because the contaminated powder went into the parmesan ranch blend, the finished seasoning product carries the same risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed the alert and urged swift action from anyone who purchased the item.
How to check if your seasoning is affected
The recall targets one specific product. It covers Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold in 7.3-ounce containers marked with item number 4106. Three lot numbers fall within the scope of the recall. Consumers should check the bottom of their packaging for the lot code and best-by date. The 3 affected lots are as follows: 1. Lot 2025-43282, with a best-by date of July 2, 2027; 2. Lot 2025-46172, with a best-by date of Aug. 5, 2027; and 3. Lot 2026-54751, with a best-by date of Aug. 12, 2027.
If your container matches any of those lot numbers, do not use it under any circumstances. Throw it away right away, even if it looks and smells normal. Salmonella contamination is not visible to the naked eye and cannot be detected by smell or taste alone.
What salmonella can do to your health
The FDA’s alert makes clear why this recall demands serious attention. Salmonella is a bacterial infection that can cause severe illness and, in some cases, can be fatal. Young children, elderly adults, pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system face the highest risk of serious complications. However, healthy adults are not immune. The infection can still cause significant discomfort and disruption.
Common symptoms of salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Symptoms typically appear within six hours to six days after exposure and can last up to a week. In more serious cases, the infection can spread beyond the digestive system and require hospital treatment. Anyone who used the recalled seasoning and begins to experience these symptoms should contact a medical professional promptly.
As of the time of publication, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled Blackstone seasoning. Even so, health officials stress that acting now rather than waiting is the right approach.
What to do if you bought the recalled product
Consumers who purchased the affected seasoning have a straightforward path forward. Do not use the product and do not try to return it to a store shelf. Simply discard it safely. For those who want a replacement or have questions about the recall, Blackstone Products has set up a dedicated contact line. Customers can reach the company directly by calling 1-888-879-4610. Representatives are available to address questions and discuss replacement options for affected buyers.
Food safety agencies continue to monitor the situation. In the meantime, checking your pantry today takes only a moment and could protect your household from a genuinely serious health risk.
Source: Austin American-Statesman
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