A granola product marketed to breastfeeding mothers and sold in California has been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The voluntary recall, announced over the weekend, follows reports of potential health risks linked to the product. While the affected granola appears to have been distributed mainly in West Coast markets, specialty grocers in Manhattan and Brooklyn are reviewing their inventory for similar products sourced from the same supplier.
At the Park Slope Food Coop on Monday morning, staff said they had not stocked the California brand, but were checking supply lists for related items. A spokesperson for Union Market noted that while their granola is locally sourced, food safety notices from national distributors are common during the summer, when supply chains stretch coast to coast.
The Food and Drug Administration flagged the risk after routine sampling. Symptoms of salmonella infection can include fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting. No illnesses have been reported in New York as of Monday afternoon.
Local nutritionists say parents and caregivers should check granola packaging for lot numbers and recall notices, particularly if they purchase online or from national chains. For now, grocers in New York report no immediate impact on their shelves, but are monitoring federal alerts closely.