Walmart is involved in a nationwide recall of a popular seasoning product after concerns that it may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness and, in some cases, life-threatening infection. The recall was announced by Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah, which voluntarily pulled three lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning from the market after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration identified a possible contamination risk.
The recalled product is Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning in 7.3-ounce containers. It was sold nationwide exclusively through Walmart stores and on the Blackstone Products website. The recall applies only to lot numbers 2025-43282, 2025-46172 and 2026-54751. Consumers can find the lot codes and best-by dates on the bottom of the packaging. The affected best-by dates are July 2, 2027, Aug. 5, 2027, and Aug. 12, 2027.
According to the FDA, salmonella can be especially dangerous for young children, older adults, frail individuals and people with weakened immune systems. In healthy people, infection may cause fever, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. The agency said no illnesses have been reported so far in connection with the recalled seasoning, but it is urging consumers to stop using the product immediately and discard it.
The recall is tied to a wider issue involving dry milk powder. California Dairies, Inc. previously recalled dry milk powder because of possible salmonella contamination. That ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and later used in the Blackstone seasoning. As a result, the seasoning recall was issued as a precaution to reduce the risk to consumers.
Blackstone Products is asking customers who bought the affected seasoning to stop using it and dispose of it right away. Consumers seeking a replacement or additional information can contact the company directly at 1-888-879-4610.
The recall adds to a growing list of food safety actions affecting products sold at major retailers, where contamination risks can prompt urgent removals even before any illnesses are reported. Officials continue to advise consumers to check packaging carefully for lot numbers and best-by dates to determine whether a product is included in the recall. If the affected seasoning is found at home, it should not be consumed.
