One of SKS Copack's suppliers found the bacteria in its dry milk powder, prompting the company to issue a recall
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NEED TO KNOW
- Several drink powders used by restaurants and cafés to make beverages including matcha and caramel latte have been recalled over Salmonella concerns
- California Dairies, which supplies SKS Copack with milk powder for its drink and dessert powders, found Salmonella in one of its products during routine testing
- Consumers can return their products to the place of purchase for a full refund
Several drink powders, used to make beverages including matcha and caramel latte, have been recalled over Salmonella concerns.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Saturday, May 23, that SKS Copack, which distributes through restaurants, cafés and direct delivery across the U.S., recalled the products after one of its suppliers, California Dairies, found Salmonella in its dry milk powder.
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"The recall was initiated after SKS Copack received notification from its supplier regarding a voluntary recall initiated by California Dairies, Inc. for a certain lot of low heat nonfat dry milk powder due to possible Salmonella contamination," per the FDA announcement. "According to California Dairies, the recall followed the identification of positive Salmonella results associated with routine product testing."
Per the Mayo Clinic, Salmonella is a bacterial disease that's usually caused by drinking unpasteurized milk or eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, and eggs or egg products.
Among the most common symptoms are diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and headache.
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For most people, symptoms will improve after a few days, but the infection can be more serious in infants, young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
"In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis," per the FDA announcement.
The recalled beverage and dessert mixes come under the company's Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, FANALE and DENDA brands, and include matcha green tea, taro, caramel latte, horchata, coconut, white chocolate, French vanilla cappuccino and milk tea powders, as well as yogurt powder, ice cream mixes and smoothie bases.
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"SKS Copack has ceased distribution of the recalled products and is cooperating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the investigation continues," the FDA's announcement reads, adding that the company has quarantined the remaining inventory.
No illnesses have been reported to date, per the announcement.
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The affected products can be identified by the lot codes on the back of the packages. Consumers have been asked to return products to the place of purchase for a full refund. The company has asked consumers with any questions to call (562) 404-8158 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
PEOPLE reached out to SKS Copack and California Dairies for comment but did not immediately hear back.
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The news comes weeks after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it was investigating a multi-state outbreak of drug-resistant Salmonella that had sickened more than two dozen people.