More than 900 cases of Alfredo sauce have been recalled after a dry milk powder ingredient was potentially contaminated with salmonella. The FDA upgraded the action to a Class I recall on June 4, covering 913 cases (3 lb 7 oz bags; UPC 0039954921963) distributed to commercial kitchens in 41 states. Specific batch ranges and best-by dates are listed; no illnesses have been reported so far. Facilities that received the product should quarantine affected batches and contact their supplier or the FDA.
913 Cases of Alfredo Sauce Recalled Nationwide at FDA Class I Over Possible Salmonella in Dry Milk Powder
Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states recalled at ‘highest risk’ level over potential salmonella contamination
More than 900 cases of Alfredo sauce have been recalled after a dry milk powder ingredient used in the product was potentially contaminated with salmonella.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified the action as a Class I recall — the agency's most serious designation — indicating a reasonable probability that consuming the contaminated product could cause serious illness or death. The recall was first announced on May 6 and was elevated to Class I on June 4.
The recall covers 913 cases of Alfredo sauce, each case containing twelve sealed poly bags (3 lb 7 oz per bag). The affected product is sold under UPC 0039954921963. The recalled batch ranges and best-by dates are:
- Batches 046188–046193 — Best-By: January 12, 2028
- Batches 047290–047296 — Best-By: February 16, 2028
- Batches 048029–048034 — Best-By: March 9, 2028
- Batches 049089–049094 — Best-By: April 20, 2028
According to the FDA, the recalled cases were distributed to 41 U.S. states. Shipments did not include Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, North Dakota, Vermont or West Virginia. Coffee Connexion Co., a Tennessee-based food-service and coffee manufacturer, voluntarily initiated the recall after a supplier alerted the company to potential contamination in a dry milk powder ingredient.
Alfredo sauce that is sold in 41 states is being recalled over concerns of salmonella (Getty Images)
Coffee Connexion Co. primarily supplies commercial kitchens — including hospitals, universities, cafeterias and restaurants — so affected customers are more likely to be institutions and food-service operators than retail grocery shoppers. The company has not issued a public press release and did not immediately respond to requests for comment; the FDA report does not indicate any reported illnesses to date.
Health risks: Salmonella is a bacterium commonly associated with raw or undercooked animal products and can cause salmonellosis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections in the U.S. each year. Typical symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps, with onset ranging from 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. While most healthy people recover within a week, infections can be severe for young children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems.
This recall follows recent nationwide pulls of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips, which were also linked to concerns about salmonella in a dry milk powder ingredient.
What to do: Facilities that received the recalled product should check their inventory for the UPC and listed batch numbers and best-by dates, quarantine and stop using any matching product, and follow FDA guidance for disposal or return to the supplier. Operators with concerns or questions should contact their supplier or the FDA for further instructions.
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