Good & Gather Snack Mix Recall Lawsuit Investigation

A voluntary safety recall now covers Good & Gather’s Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix, sold at Target. The maker, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, traced a possible Salmonella risk to one ingredient and announced the recall on May 5, 2026. The ingredient at issue is a seasoning blend that used dry milk powder from a supplier’s earlier recall. The trail mix is the only Good & Gather product involved, and it carries its item number, lot code and best-by date. The company had not received any illness reports when it announced the recall. The action remains open, and anyone with this trail mix should stop eating it and return it to Target for a refund.

Latest Good & Gather Snack Mix Recall Updates

May 5, 2026: John B. Sanfilippo & Son Recalls Good & Gather Trail Mix

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of the Good & Gather Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix on May 5, 2026 [1]. The seasoning was made with recalled dry milk powder.

The powder had been recalled by California Dairies, Inc. for potential Salmonella, and the seasoning itself tested negative before use. The FDA posted the notice May 6, 2026.

What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause an intestinal infection called salmonellosis, according to the FDA. The bacteria spread through contaminated food, unwashed hands, surfaces, and contact with animals [2].

Which Good & Gather Snack Mix Are Affected?

The recall covers one Good & Gather item sold exclusively at Target stores, identified by the following details:

• Good & Gather Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix, 8 oz, Target item number 03572
• It also carries UPC 085239270240, lot number 6082GY5D, and a Best By date of 23/MAR/2027 GY

Check the UPC, lot number and best-by date printed on the package against this list before deciding whether your trail mix is part of the recall.

No other Good & Gather product is included. If you are not sure whether your package matches, compare it directly against the recall notice before eating it.

Why Was Good & Gather Snack Mix Recalled?

Good & Gather Snack Mix was recalled because its seasoning contained dry milk powder that California Dairies, Inc. had recalled on April 20, 2026 over a potential Salmonella risk.

A third-party supplier used the recalled powder to make the seasoning. It then sold the seasoning to John B. Sanfilippo & Son, which used it to flavor the trail mix.

The company said in its own announcement that the affected seasoning tested negative for Salmonella before use, and that it recalled the product only as a precaution [3].

The recalled powder also triggered removals of products from several other companies that used it as an ingredient. The FDA tracks these removals on its own page about the California Dairies recall [4].

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

John B. Sanfilippo & Son said it had not received any reports of illness connected with the recalled trail mix. That was true as of its May 5, 2026 announcement, and no update had been posted since.

A new illness report tied to this recall would reach the FDA through its SmartHub webform, or it could also reach John B. Sanfilippo & Son directly through its own customer service line.

Consumers who believe they or a family member became sick after eating the recalled trail mix should contact a doctor. They are also encouraged to report the illness to the company or the FDA.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who have the recalled Good & Gather Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix should take the following steps:

1. Stop eating the recalled trail mix right away.
2. Check the package against the identifiers listed above before deciding whether it is part of this recall.
3. Return the product to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
4. Watch for signs of a Salmonella infection. Call a doctor if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than two days, if you have a fever above 102°F, or if your stool contains blood, according to the CDC [5].
5. Contact John B. Sanfilippo & Son Customer Service toll-free at (800) 874-8734. You may also report a problem to the FDA by calling 1-888-INFO-FDA [6].

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning?

The symptoms of Salmonella poisoning include fever, diarrhea that may be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, according to the FDA. Most people recover without treatment, but rare, severe cases can spread to the bloodstream and cause arterial infections, endocarditis or arthritis.

Who Is at Higher Risk of Serious Illness from Salmonella?

People at higher risk of serious illness from Salmonella include young children, frail or elderly people, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. In rare cases, the infection can spread beyond the gut and cause bloodstream or joint infections.

How Soon Do Salmonella Symptoms Appear After Eating Contaminated Food?

Salmonella symptoms usually appear six hours to six days after eating contaminated food, and they typically last four to seven days, according to the CDC. Most healthy people recover without treatment, though some cases run longer.

Is the Good & Gather Recall Connected to Other Recalled Snacks?

Yes, the Good & Gather recall is connected to other recalled snacks. It shares the same root cause: a batch of dry milk powder pulled from the market for potential Salmonella. The FDA’s tracking page lists other companies, including Ghirardelli, that removed products made with that same ingredient.

What Other John B. Sanfilippo & Son Products Were Recalled Along with Good & Gather Snack Mix?

The other products recalled along with Good & Gather Snack Mix are several Fisher, Southern Style Nuts and Squirrel Brand items. John B. Sanfilippo & Son made all of them with the same recalled seasoning, according to the FDA’s recall notice. No other Good & Gather item was involved.

Has Anyone Filed a Lawsuit over the Good & Gather Snack Mix Recall?

No lawsuit has been filed over the Good & Gather Snack Mix recall. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s current case list names no filing over this recall, its seasoning supplier, or the recalled dry milk powder ingredient.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/john-b-sanfilippo-son-inc-voluntarily-recalls-snack-mix-products-due-possible-health-risk
2. https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/salmonella-salmonellosis
3. https://jbssinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/recall-press-release-5-5-2026.pdf
4. https://www.fda.gov/safety/major-product-recalls/2026-recalls-food-products-associated-powdered-milk-california-dairies-inc-due-potential-salmonella
5. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html
6. https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda/consumer-complaint-coordinators