Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. Containing 15 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, 15 Colors Packs, 10 Pretzel Packs, and 5 Grahams Vanilla Cupcake. Net Wt. 46 oz. (2.9 lbs) (1.3kg) UPC 14100-04731.

Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated recalled Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jul 23, 2018.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Pepperidge Farm has been notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that whey powder in a seasoning that is applied to four varieties of Goldfish crackers has been the subject of a recall by the whey powder manufacturer due to the potential presence of Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide. Outside the US: Canada," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Norwalk, CT. The recall covers 391, 432 cases total of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 15, 2018), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.