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Alfredo Sauce Recall Hits Highest Risk Level Story flow and key facts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of Alfredo sauce to Class I, its most serious category, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product, manufactured by Tennessee-based The Coffee Connexion Co. Inc., contains a dry milk powder ingredient that was flagged by its supplier. Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death if the product is consumed.
The recall affects 913 cases of Alfredo sauce packaged in 3-pound, 7-ounce sealed poly bags, distributed across 41 states including major markets like California, Texas, and New York. Specific lot numbers and best-by dates have been identified, with batches produced between January and April 2028. The UPC is 0039954921963, and product number SSP980713.
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within 12 to 72 hours of exposure, with young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals at higher risk. As of now, the FDA has not reported any illnesses linked to this batch. The company initiated the recall voluntarily on May 6, and the FDA classified it as Class I on June 4.
Facts
- FDA upgraded the Alfredo sauce recall to Class I on June 4, 2026, the highest risk level.
- The recall involves 913 cases of sauce with UPC 0039954921963 distributed across 41 states.
- Contamination stems from dry milk powder potentially tainted with Salmonella.
- No illnesses have been reported in connection with the product as of the FDA report.
- Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within 12–72 hours.
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