Powdered Drink Mix Recall Covers 25 States Over Salmonella Risk

U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of powdered drink mixes on May 23 after SKS Copack identified possible salmonella contamination in products made with nonfat dry milk powder. The recall covers items sold under the brand names Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, Fanale, and Denda.

Affected products include matcha green tea powder, taro powder, milk tea mixes, cappuccino and latte powders, and smoothie and dessert drink bases.

The products reached cafes, restaurants, and consumers in California, Utah, Idaho, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Nevada, Virginia, Connecticut, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Minnesota.

Lot codes printed on packaging identify the recalled items. Officials said only products matching those codes are affected.

35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and about 420 deaths each year in the United States. Symptoms typically appear 12 to 72 hours after exposure and include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Most healthy people recover within a week, but children under five, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk of severe illness.

Consumers and businesses should check lot codes, stop using matching products, and either dispose of them or return them for a refund. Anyone who consumed a recalled item should monitor for symptoms, stay hydrated, and seek medical care if symptoms are severe or persistent.