California Dairies Inc. Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder Recall

Source: FDA · United States

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California Dairies Inc. is recalling over 1.1 million pounds of Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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What Happened

California Dairies Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected product is Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder in plastic totes (NTE) 2200 lbs., packed under five labels: Off Grade NFDM Variable; Grade A NFDM LH Basic; Grade A NFDM LH Green Loop rBST Free; Grade A NFDM LH Standard NC rBST Free; and NFDM LH Variable Standard. A total of 1,110,564 lbs. are affected, distributed in the United States (unknown consignees) as well as Mexico, Philippines, and Dominican Republic. Numerous specific batch numbers and production dates from August 2025 and November 2025 are included in the recall (full list available via FDA recall H-0698-2026).

What You Should Do

Consumers and businesses should not use the product. Contact California Dairies Inc. for return or refund information. Further details are available through FDA channels.

Why This Matters

This Class I recall involves a potential Salmonella contamination that poses a serious health risk.

Source

FDA recall number H-0698-2026 (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls)

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
California Dairies Inc. is recalling over 1.1 million pounds of Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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