A growing recall involving seasoning products made by a Wisconsin company has been elevated to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s most serious risk category. The action is tied to a recalled milk powder ingredient and now affects multiple seasoning varieties distributed in four states.
The recall has drawn attention because the FDA classified it as a Class I event, a designation reserved for situations in which exposure to a product could lead to serious health consequences or death. According to FDA notices and company statements, no illnesses linked to the affected products have been reported.
JCB Flavors LLC, a family-owned company based in Watertown, Wisconsin, initially began the recall process on May 1, 2026. The FDA later assigned the recalls a Class I classification on May 29 due to the potential presence of Salmonella.
The affected products were distributed in Kansas, Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin. Reports cited by Reader’s Digest The Healthy and FDA records indicate that approximately 195 pounds of product were involved across the recalled seasoning lines.
Recall Expands to Multiple Seasoning Varieties
The list of affected products has grown beyond the seasonings initially identified. According to FDA reports, earlier recalls involved ranch, white cheddar, and two sour cream and onion seasonings.
Additional products later included dill & garlic, butter parsley, and two lots of fiery hot seasoning. The recalls stem from the use of a milk powder ingredient supplied by California Dairies, Inc., which has also been linked to several other recent food recalls.
According to a company announcement published by the FDA on May 7, JCB Flavors voluntarily recalled select topical seasoning products because of the potential presence of Salmonella. The company stated that the ingredient in question was part of a voluntary recall issued by California Dairies and had been used in certain seasoning products.
One product specifically identified in the company notice was Wildlife Seasoning Popping Topping, Sour Cream & Onion, sold in 1.6-ounce retail containers. The recalled product carried lot number 057596 and a best-by date of May 18, 2027.
JCB Flavors stated that third-party laboratory testing of finished products had not detected contamination. The company also said that no illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled products had been reported at the time of the announcement.
Why the FDA Designated the Recalls as Class I
The FDA reserves Class I recalls for situations involving the highest level of risk. According to the agency, this classification applies when there is a reasonable probability that use of, or exposure to, a violative product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
In its recall notice, JCB Flavors explained that Salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience symptoms including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The company noted that, in rare cases, Salmonella infection can lead to more severe conditions such as bloodstream infections, endocarditis, infected aneurysms, and arthritis.
Consumers who purchased affected products were advised not to consume or use them. According to the company announcement, customers seeking additional information can contact JCB Flavors customer service directly while monitoring FDA updates as the recall remains under review.
