The whey powder that has triggered at least six secondary recalls because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria has been recalled. Associated Milk Producers of New Ulm, Minnesota, issued the recall on July 25, 2018. The whey powder was produced at the cooperative’s Blair, Wisconsin plant from May 1 through the 5, 2018; May 24 through the 29, 2018, June 2 through the 5, 2018, and June 7 through the 14, 2018.
This is a precautionary recall. That means that all products that have been shopped to the marketplace tested negative for Salmonella bacteria.
The recalled products have the following lot numbers: 7000.118.121.BL – 7000.118.125.BL; 7000.118.144.BL – 7000.118.149.BL; 7000.118.153.BL – 7000.118.156.BL; and 7000.118.158.BL – 7000.118.165.BL. The lot numbers are printed along the top of the bag.
This Associated Milk Producers product is not sold directly to consumer, but is used as an ingredient in many types of foods. It was sold directly to manufacturers and distributed by brokers.
While none of the shipped products tested positive for Salmonella, some additional product did test positive under the company’s test and hold procedures. So the whey powder is being recalled as a precautionary measure. AMP has ceased production at its Blair, Wisconsin plant and is investigating the cause.
The symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning include a fever, nausea, abdominal cramps and pain, vomiting, and diarrhea that could be bloody. People usually get sick a few hours to a few days after eating food that is contaminated with this pathogen. If you ate any of the recalled products that were made with this whey powder and you have been ill with these symptoms, see your doctor. These products were sold both in the U.S. and Canada.
