Mustard Recall Update for 4 States As FDA Issues Alert Level

Federal officials have changed the classification of a recall involving two mustard brands because a key ingredient tested positive for salmonella.

The recall, first issued December 17, 2024, concerns Keith Valley mustard, distributed by Ben E. Keith Foods in Fort Worth, Texas, and Red Boy mustard, distributed by Clements Foods in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, per an enforcement report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

On January 30, 2025, the FDA labeled this as a Class III recall, which means the contaminated product probably won’t cause major health issues.

Salmonella can be dangerous, especially for young children, older people, and those with weak immune systems.

Why It’s Important

The recall highlights worries about food safety. Mustard usually isn’t linked to salmonella cases, but the recall shows that processed foods can sometimes be contaminated.

Which states are involved in the recall?

The recall affects mustard items sold in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Customers in these states should check their mustard and follow the recall instructions.

Key Information to Understand

The FDA reports that 96 cases of Keith Valley mustard and 864 cases of Red Boy mustard are part of a recall because mustard seeds in these goods were found to have bacteria.

The recalled goods are:

• Keith Valley mustard, net 1 gal (UPC 046045062467), sold by Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX.
• Red Boy brand mustard, net 1 gal (UPC 071735128154), sold by Clements Foods Company, Oklahoma City, OK.

The lot numbers involved are: 4341CF, 4342CF, 4343CF, 4344CF, 4346CF, CF4341, CF4342, CF4344, and CF4346.

A total of 960 cases of mustard have been returned

Ben E. Keith Foods shares information about recalls on its website. At Ben E. Keith Foods, making sure food is safe and of good quality is very important. We promise to provide safe products to all our users.

“We strictly follow industry standards and best practices for our procedures, sanitation, manufacturing, food safety plans, temperature controls, maintenance, and recall procedures. This is verified and documented by an external compliance company.”

If you bought these goods, please throw them away or take them back to where you bought them for a refund.

What’s Next?

The FDA’s warning is still happening. Customers can check the FDA’s Enforcement Report Information page for changes.

Newsweek could not verify any illnesses linked to this recall.

If you have signs of a salmonella infection like fever, diarrhea, or stomach cramps, you should see a doctor.