The Coffee Connexion Co., a Tennessee-based company, is voluntarily recalling 913 cases of Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states over concerns about salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated on May 6, 2026, after the company discovered that its sauce contains dry milk powder from a supplier that had previously recalled the ingredient due to potential salmonella exposure.
The affected sauce was distributed across a broad geographic range, including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, according to the FDA.
The FDA designated this recall as a Class I event on June 4, 2026, marking the agency’s most serious classification level. A Class I designation means there is a “reasonable probability” that consuming the product “will cause adverse health consequences or death,” according to FDA guidance.
The recalled Alfredo sauce products carry best-by dates ranging from January through April 2028. Consumers who have purchased the sauce should not consume it and are urged to discard the product or return it to the retailer where it was purchased.
Salmonella contamination can cause illness in people who consume affected products. According to the CDC and Mayo Clinic, most people infected with salmonella develop symptoms between 6 and 72 hours after exposure. Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. In some cases, infected individuals may also experience nausea, vomiting, and headaches. Most healthy people recover within 3 to 7 days without treatment, though the infection can be more serious in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
Anyone who believes they have consumed the recalled Alfredo sauce and is experiencing symptoms of salmonella infection should contact their healthcare provider. The FDA and company are monitoring the situation for any reports of illness linked to the recalled product.
Sources
- NewsNation — recall details, company name, case count, state distribution, timeline, and Class I designation
- CDC — salmonella symptoms and incubation period
- Mayo Clinic — salmonella infection symptoms and timeline
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration — Class I recall classification definition and salmonella information
