Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Recall: Salmonella Risk in Seasoning
Pepperidge Farm recalls 45-packs of Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers due to potential Salmonella in whey powder seasoning. Consumers should check sell-by dates and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Pepperidge Farm is recalling 45-packs of Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers because a supplier reported possible Salmonella in the whey powder seasoning. This could cause food poisoning if eaten. The recall covers specific sell-by dates and flavors. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18813-pepperidge-farm-goldfish-crackers-recall-salmonella-risk-in-seasoning.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18813-pepperidge-farm-goldfish-crackers-recall-salmonella-risk-in-seasoning · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1796-2018
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“Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Recall: Salmonella Risk in Seasoning.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18813-pepperidge-farm-goldfish-crackers-recall-salmonella-risk-in-seasoning. Based on FDA recall #F-1796-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1796-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Whey powder used in the seasoning for some Goldfish crackers may contain Salmonella bacteria. If consumed, this could cause food poisoning symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea. The supplier reported this issue, but the product has not been confirmed to be unsafe.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or bought these crackers between January 13, 2019 and February 10, 2019. Children and elderly people are at slightly higher risk due to potential food poisoning.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 45-packs labeled with 15 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, 15 Colors, 10 Pretzel Packs, and 5 Grahams Vanilla Cupcake. Look for sell-by dates: January 13, 2019, February 3, 2019, or February 10, 2019.
- Brand
Pepperidge Farm- Product
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. Containing 15 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, 15 Colors- Category
Food
All 8 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide. Outside the US: Canada
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1789-2018 | Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar in the following sized containers: 1. Net Wt. 6.6 oz. (187g) bag, UPC 14100-08548; 2. Net Wt. 30 oz. (1.87 lbs) 850g) carton, UPC 14100-09658; 3. 9 Lunch Packs, Net Wt. 8.1 oz (230g) Multi-pack Tray, 9-count 0.9 oz. Snack Pack, UPC 14100-09654; 4. 11 oz. (312g) Re-sealable Bag, UPC 14100-04424; 5. 8 oz. (227g) Re-sealable Bag, UPC 14100-04963; 6. 12 Lunch Packs, Net Wt. 10.8 oz. (306g) Multi-pack Tray, 12-0.9 oz Packs, UPC 14100-08609; 7. Net Wt. 2.45 oz. (69.5g) Bag, UPC 14100-04555. 8. 40 Ct ECOMM Variety Pack, UPC 14100-04638.; Sell By Dates: 1. WO 11/25/18, WO 1220/2/18, WO 12/9/18, WO 12/16/18, WO 1/20/19, RU 12/30/18; 2. WO 3/10/18, WO 3/17/19, WO 4/7/19, WO 4/14/19, RU 4/14/19, RU 4/21/19; 3. WO 12/9/18, WO 12/23/18; 4. WO 11/25/18, WO 12/2/18, WO 12/9/18, WO 12/16/18, WO 12/23/18; 5. WO 1/6/19; 6. WO 12/16/18, WO 12/30/18, WO 1/13/19; 7. WO12/30/18, WO 1/6/19, WO 1/20/19; 8. WO 12/23/18. | 391,432 cases total |
| F-1790-2018 | Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar. Net Wt. 6.6 oz. (187g) bag, UPC 14100-04654; Sell By Date: WO 11/25/18 | 391,432 cases total |
| F-1791-2018 | Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Flavor Blasted Slammin Sour Cream & Onion. Net Wt. 6.6 oz. (187g) bag, UPC 14100-09480.; Sell By Date RU 12/30/18 | 39a,432 cases total |
| F-1792-2018 | Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Mix with Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel in the following sized containers: 1. Net Wt. 1.5 oz. (43g) UPC 14100-18633; 2. Net Wt. 6.6 oz. (187g) bag, UPC 14100-04917; 3. 11.5 oz. (326g) Re-sealable Bag, UPC 14100-04921; 4. Net Wt 34 oz. (2.12 lbs) (963g), UPC 14100-04684.; Sell By Dates: 1. WO 12/30/19 and WO 1/6/19; 2. WO 11/25/18 and WO 12/16/18; 3. WO 12/16/18; 4. WO 3/31/19 and WO 4/7/19. | 391, 432 cases total |
| F-1793-2018 | Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 20 Packs Variety Pack. Containing 10 Colors Packs, and 10 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs. Net Wt. 18 oz. (1.1 lbs) (510g) UPC 14100-04720.; Sell By Dates: WO 12/23/18, WO 12/30/18, and 1/13/19. | 391, 432 cases total |
| F-1794-2018 | Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. Containing 17 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, 17 Colors Packs, and 10 Pretzel. Net Wt. 44.9 oz. (2.8 lbs) (1.27kg) UPC 14100-04728.; Sell By Dates: WO 1/6/19, WO 1/13/19, WO 1/20/19, WO 1/27/19, WO 2/3/19, and 2/10/19. | 391, 432 cases total |
| F-1795-2018 | Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 30 Packs. Containing 8 Flavor Blasted Xplosive Pizza Packs, 14 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, and 8 Grahams Vanilla Cupcake. Net Wt. 29.4 oz. (1.8 lbs) (833g) UPC 14100-04713.; Sell By Dates: WO 12/9/18, WO 12/23/18, WO 1/6/19. | 391, 432 cases total |
| F-1796-2018 | 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.; Sell By Dates: WO 1/13/19, WO 2/10/19, and WO 2/3/19. | 391, 432 cases total |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Dates
Look for sell-by dates on the packaging: January 13, 2019, February 3, 2019, or February 10, 2019.
Contact Company
Reach out to Pepperidge Farm for more information or to return the product if you have the recalled items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide. Outside the US: Canada” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 16 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1796-2018 (July 23, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1796-2018 to see it in context.
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