AMPI Whey Powder May Contain Salmonella - Recall
AMPI recalls Sweet Type Whey Powder Formula 521 due to potential Salmonella contamination. Affected lots include 7000.118.121.BL to 7000.118.165.BL. Consumers should check labels and contact AMPI for details.
Recall notice
Whey powder may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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What happened, in plain English
AMPI is recalling Sweet Type Whey Powder Formula 521 that may contain Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if consumed. Consumers should stop using affected lots and contact AMPI for guidance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18967-ampi-whey-powder-may-contain-salmonella-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18967-ampi-whey-powder-may-contain-salmonella-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1773-2018
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“AMPI Whey Powder May Contain Salmonella - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18967-ampi-whey-powder-may-contain-salmonella-recall. Based on FDA recall #F-1773-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1773-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. If the whey powder is contaminated, eating it could lead to stomach illness, fever, and diarrhea. The risk is higher for people with weakened immune systems.
Who’s affected
People who purchased AMPI Whey Powder Sweet Type Formula 521 in the specified lots. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: 7000.118.121.BL to 7000.118.165.BL. The product is labeled as Sweet Type Whey Powder, Formula 521, Extra Grade, spray process pasteurized, and packaged in 50 lbs or 25 kg net.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Number
Look for lot numbers on the packaging between 7000.118.121.BL and 7000.118.165.BL.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 9 states.
FDA distribution: “GA, IL, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, PA, VA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5.7 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA classified it Class II
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1773-2018 (July 16, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1773-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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