May saw 38 food and beverage recalls — nearly triple the previous month, FDA reports

Powder Bulk Solids said on June 3 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued 38 food and beverage recalls in May 2026, up from 13 in April. The trade publication said the May total was nearly triple the prior month’s count and that potential Salmonella contamination accounted for nearly half of the recalls. The figures came from its monthly review of FDA recall notices. The FDA maintains the underlying recall database on its Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts page. ### Where does the 38-recall figure come from? Powder Bulk Solids published the May tally on June 3 in a report by Managing Editor Nicole Schlosser. The report said there were 38 recalls in the food and beverage sector in May, compared with 13 in April. It also said two pet food products were recalled in May outside that food-and-beverage count. (powderbulksolids.com) The FDA did not publish a standalone monthly summary in the search results reviewed here. Instead, the agency hosts individual recall notices and safety alerts, while outside outlets such as Powder Bulk Solids aggregate them into monthly counts. The FDA says recall, market withdrawal and safety alert notices remain available on its site for three years before being archived. (powderbulksolids.com) ### Why were so many of the May recalls tied to Salmonella? Powder Bulk Solids said potential Salmonella contamination accounted for nearly half of May’s recalls. The report linked that pattern to a U.S. Department of Agriculture alert on contaminated dairy ingredients, saying seasoning mixes containing dairy were among the affected products. (fda.gov) FDA recall notices posted in recent weeks show Salmonella listed repeatedly as the hazard. Blackstone Products recalled Parmesan Ranch Seasoning because of possible Salmonella risk, and Mogo Moringa LLC recalled select lots of moringa capsules for possible Salmonella contamination. Those notices do not by themselves establish the full monthly count, but they match the pattern described in the Powder Bulk Solids roundup. (powderbulksolids.com) ### Does a higher monthly count mean a single nationwide outbreak? The FDA’s recall page shows that recalls can be triggered by different problems, including contamination, undeclared allergens and other health risks. A higher monthly total does not necessarily mean one outbreak or one manufacturer was responsible for all the notices. Each recall notice is posted as a separate company announcement or safety alert. (fda.gov) April’s comparison helps show that the mix of risks can change from month to month. Powder Bulk Solids said allergen risks dominated the April tally, while Salmonella concerns drove much of the increase in May. ### What should consumers check when they see a recall count like this? The FDA says consumers should use its Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts page to review current notices and archived alerts. (fda.gov) Individual postings typically identify the company, product name, lot information, reason for recall and the steps consumers should take, including whether to discard the item or return it. (powderbulksolids.com) Recent FDA notices illustrate how specific those postings can be. SKS Copack’s beverage recall, John B. Sanfilippo & Son’s snack mix recall and Champion Foods’ 5 Cheese Bread recall were each posted separately with product-level details on the agency site. ### Where can readers track what comes next? (fda.gov) The FDA’s recalls database is updated as companies announce new recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts. The agency also offers a sign-up option for recall notifications on the same page. Powder Bulk Solids has been publishing monthly FDA recall roundups, including its April update on May 6 and its May update on June 3. (fda.gov 1) (fda.gov 2)