Pretzel Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level

Several cases of yogurt-covered pretzels have been recalled due to fears they could be contaminated with salmonella.A recall of the product was first announced by the company on May 10, but on June 12 it was classified as a Class 1 recall, which is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 's most serious level.The FDA has issued more than 500 Class 1 recalls this year.

of Ontario, California, had been distributed throughout the state through Thorp Fruit, Down Home Goods, Smart & Final and Gelson's retail stores, the FDA said.The agency encouraged anyone in possession of the product to 'kindly discard it.'Newsweek reached out to Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. via email outside of regular working hours.A product recall is a voluntary action taken by a manufacturer.

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