Walmart issues nationwide recall for Blackstone parmesan ranch seasoning over fatal infection risk

Nypost · May 26, 2026 · 299 words · By Ariel Zilber

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Walmart issues nationwide recall for Blackstone parmesan ranch seasoning over fatal infection risk See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Walmart issues nationwide recall for Blackstone parmesan ranch seasoning over fatal infection risk See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on GoogleWalmart shoppers nationwide are being warned to toss certain containers of Parmesan Ranch seasoning after the product was recalled over fears it could be contaminated with salmonella — a bacteria that can trigger serious and…

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Blackstone Products, which is based in Providence, Utah, announced the voluntary recall on May 15 after learning that a dry milk powder ingredient used in the seasoning had been recalled by California Dairies, Inc.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/business/walmart-issues-nationwide-recall-for-blac…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “No illnesses have been reported to date”

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Three independent sources explicitly state that no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.

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web search NEUTRAL — Recalled Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning. The milk powder ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in the seasoning product, the notice states. No illnesses have been reporte…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/05/18/parmesan-ran…

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web search NEUTRAL — Consumers are being urged to toss certain Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning products after a voluntary recall over a salmonella contamination risk.At the time of the announcement, no illnesses had b…
https://www.thecooldown.com/sustainable-food/blackstone-seas…

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web search NEUTRAL — Blackstone Products has recalled its parmesan ranch seasoning due to possible salmonella contamination linked with dry milk powder.No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled produ…
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/05/popular-seasoning-rec…

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Claim 2: “Walmart shoppers nationwide are being warned to toss certain containers of Parmesan Ranch seasoning after the product was recalled over fears it could be contaminated with salmonella”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart was recalled nationwide due to potential salmonella contamination.

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web search NEUTRAL — Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart has been recalled over possible Salmonella contamination.The recall applies to Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold in 7.3-ounce containers bear…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/business/walmart-issues-nation…

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web search NEUTRAL — Consumers are being urged to check their spice cabinets after Blackstone Products announced a nationwide recall of certain Parmesan Ranch seasoning blends due to possible Salmonella contamination.
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/27/blacksto…

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web search NEUTRAL — Blackstone Products is recalling select lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning after a supplier-issued milk powder recall raised concerns about possible salmonella contamination.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/blackstone-seasoning-b…

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Claim 3: “Blackstone Products, which is based in Providence, Utah, announced the voluntary recall on May 15”

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While one source mentions the company is 'Utah-based', the specific date of May 15 and the city of Providence, Utah, are not explicitly corroborated across the provided evidence. The Wikipedia results provided are for 'Blackstone Inc.' (investment firm), which is a different entity than 'Blackstone Products'.

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Claim 4: “Blackstone said consumers can contact the company at 1-888-879-4610 for replacement products or additional information”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific contact phone number 1-888-879-4610.

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Claim 5: “a dry milk powder ingredient used in the seasoning had been recalled by California Dairies, Inc. over possible salmonella contamination”

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Multiple sources confirm the recall was triggered by a dry milk powder recall from California Dairies, Inc. due to salmonella.

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web search NEUTRAL — Consumers can use the following label information to determine whether they have the recalled seasoning in their homes: Product Name. Lot Number. Best If Used By. Blackstone Parmesan Ranch 7.3 oz #410…
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/05/ranch-seasoning-sold-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning is one of 10 products that have been recalled to date due to a dry milk powder recall by California Dairies, Inc. Chiara Kim. Wed, May 27, 2026 at 3:42 PM UTC.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/ranch-seasoning-…

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web search NEUTRAL — If you bought Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning at Walmart or through the Blackstone website — in the U.S. or in Canada — check the bottom of the container right now. Three specific lots are recalle…
https://allaboutlawyer.com/blackstone-parmesan-ranch-seasoni…

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Claim 6: “The affected lot numbers are 2025-43282, with a “Best If Used By” date of July 2, 2027; 2025-46172, with a best-by date of Aug. 5, 2027; and 2026-54751, with a best-by date of Aug. 12, 2027”

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Multiple sources list the specific lot numbers (2025-43282, 2025-46172, 2026-54751) and the corresponding 'Best If Used By' dates.

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall applies to Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold in 7.3-ounce containers bearing product number #4106.The affected lot numbers are 2025-43282, with a “Best If Used By” date of July 2, 20…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/business/walmart-issues-nation…

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web search NEUTRAL — Blackstone Products recalled select Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart nationwide after a supplier flagged dry milk powder for possible salmonella contamination.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/blackstone-seasoning-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Blackstone Products recalled its Parmesan ranch seasoning, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice published on May 15.The units also have the following lot numbers: 2025-43282, …
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/05/18/parmesan-ran…

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Claim 7: “The affected ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and later used in Blackstone’s Parmesan Ranch seasoning, according to the Food and Drug Administration”

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Web search results confirm the milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in the seasoning, and reference an FDA notice.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Perfect Day, Inc. is a food technology startup company based in Berkeley, California, that has developed processes of creating whey protein by fermentation in microbiota, specifically from fungi in bi…
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Claim 8: “The products were sold nationwide exclusively through Walmart stores and on Blackstone’s website”

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Sources confirm the products were sold at Walmart and on the Blackstone website.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Parmesan Ranch Seasoning products were sold at Walmart and on the Blackstone website with "Best By" dates ranging from July 2-August 12, 2027. Subscri...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XYjpA97zJU

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web search NEUTRAL — The Utah-based company initiated the recall because dry milk powder used in the seasoning has also been recalled by a third-party manufacturer over salmonella contamination concerns.Blackstone Parmesa…
https://www.aol.com/articles/seasoning-sold-walmart-recalled…

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web search NEUTRAL — Walmart’s Blackstone Parmesan Ranch Seasoning Recalled Due to Risk of Salmonella.The recalled milk powder also was used in popcorn sold by Williams Sonoma, beverage mix sold by Ghirardelli and more co…
https://www.today.com/health/recall/walmart-parmesan-ranch-s…

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Claim 9: “The recall applies to Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold in 7.3-ounce containers bearing product number #4106”

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Multiple sources confirm the product is the 7.3-ounce container with product number #4106.

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web search NEUTRAL — The recalled product comes in a 7.3-ounce container with item number #4106. The affected lot numbers include: 2025-43282 — Best By July 2, 2027.
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/27/blacksto…

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web search NEUTRAL — Blackstone Products has recalled select Walmart-sold Parmesan Ranch seasoning lots over possible Salmonella contamination. See affected lot numbers, dates, and what to do.
https://srtt.org/us/news/walmart-sold-blackstone-parmesan-ra…

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.