California Dairies Inc. Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder Recall
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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.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on May 24, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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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