Mustard Recall Update for 4 States As FDA Issues Alert Level

Federal regulators have updated the classification for an existing recall of two mustard brands after a key ingredient tested positive for salmonella.

The recall, first issued December 17, 2024, affects Keith Valley mustard, distributed by Ben E. Keith Foods in Fort Worth, Texas, and Red Boy mustard, distributed by Clements Foods in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, per an enforcement report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

On January 30, 2025, the FDA classified this as a Class III recall, meaning the contaminated product is unlikely to cause serious health consequences.

However, salmonella exposure can be dangerous, especially for young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.

Why It Matters

The recall underscores concerns about food safety. While mustard is not typically associated with salmonella outbreaks, the recall highlights the potential risk of contamination in processed foods.

Which States Are Affected by the Recall?

The recall applies to mustard products distributed in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Customers in these states should check their purchased mustard and follow recall guidelines.

What To Know

According to the FDA, 96 cases of Keith Valley mustard and 864 cases of Red Boy mustard have been affected by this recall after mustard seeds in the products tested positive for the bacteria.

A total of 960 cases of mustard have been recalled.

The recalled products include:

• Keith Valley mustard, net 1 gal (UPC 046045062467), distributed by Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX.
• Red Boy brand mustard, net 1 gal (UPC 071735128154), distributed by Clements Foods Company, Oklahoma City, OK.

The affected lot numbers are: 4341CF, 4342CF, 4343CF, 4344CF, 4346CF, CF4341, CF4342, CF4344, and CF4346.

Ben E. Keith Foods has a public statement about recalls on its website. It reads: "Food safety and quality assurance are top priorities at Ben E. Keith Foods. We are committed to distributing safe products to all of our customers.

"We stringently adhere to and follow industry standards and best practices across standard operating procedures, sanitation standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Food Safety Modernization Act plans and guidelines, refrigeration temperatures and controls, preventative maintenance plans and recall procedures, as audited and documented by a third-party compliance firm."

Consumers who have purchased these products are advised to discard them immediately or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.

What Happens Next

The FDA's recall remains ongoing. Consumers can visit the FDA's Enforcement Report Information page for updates.

Newsweek was unable to confirm any reported illnesses associated with this recall.

Individuals experiencing symptoms of salmonella infection, such as fever, diarrhea, or abdominal cramps, should seek medical attention.