Blackstone Products has recalled select jars of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning blend after a dairy ingredient used in the product was linked to a possible salmonella contamination risk, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall affects Blackstone Parmesan Ranch 7.3 oz seasoning, item number #4106. The product was sold nationwide, but distribution was limited to Walmart stores and the Blackstone Products website. Shoppers who recently bought the seasoning are being urged to check the bottom of the container before using it.
The affected jars carry one of three lot numbers: 2025-43282, 2025-46172 or 2026-54751. Their matching best-by dates are July 2, 2027, August 5, 2027 and August 12, 2027. The lot code and best-by date are printed on the bottom of the package, which is the key place consumers should check.
The company said the recall was started after California Dairies, Inc. recalled dry milk powder because of possible salmonella contamination. That ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in the Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning. The recall does not mean every Blackstone seasoning product is affected; based on the FDA notice, the action is limited to the listed Parmesan Ranch 7.3 oz lots only.
Why this recall needs attention
Seasoning recalls can be easy to overlook because products like spice blends often sit in kitchen cabinets for months. Unlike fresh foods, a jar of seasoning may be used slowly across many meals, which makes it important for consumers to check the packaging rather than assume the product is safe because it has already been opened or used before.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled Blackstone seasoning so far. Still, the FDA warning should be taken seriously because salmonella can cause foodborne illness and may be dangerous for young children, older adults, frail individuals and people with weakened immune systems.
In healthy people, salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can spread into the bloodstream and lead to more serious complications, including arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
Consumers should not taste the seasoning to determine whether it is safe. Salmonella contamination cannot be confirmed by smell, taste or appearance. If the product matches the recalled lot number and best-by date, the safest action is to stop using it and throw it away immediately.
The recall is part of a wider pattern of food safety alerts involving supplier-linked ingredients. Swikblog has also reported on a related FDA salmonella recall involving Ghirardelli, Zapp’s and Giant Eagle products linked to California Dairies powdered milk ingredients.
What shoppers should do now
Anyone who has purchased Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning should check the container label carefully. The recalled product details are:
- Product: Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning
- Size: 7.3 oz
- Item number: #4106
- Lot number: 2025-43282 — Best by: July 2, 2027
- Lot number: 2025-46172 — Best by: August 5, 2027
- Lot number: 2026-54751 — Best by: August 12, 2027
- Sold through: Walmart stores nationwide and Blackstone Products website
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Consumers who find one of the affected jars should dispose of it immediately and avoid using it in any food. Those who want a replacement product or need more information can contact Blackstone Products at 1-888-879-4610. The FDA notice says customer support is available between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
Official recall details are available through the FDA recall notice for Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning.
For consumers, the most practical step is a quick label check. If the lot code and best-by date match the recall, the product should not be used, even if no one in the household has become sick. Acting early helps prevent a possible exposure before the seasoning is added to another meal.
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