Coffee, Tea, and Boba Drink Mixes Recalled Over Salmonella Risk
Several types of coffee, tea, and boba drink mixes have been recalled due to the potential contamination with salmonella. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice on Saturday regarding this issue, highlighting that various specialty beverages distributed by SKS Copack contained a recalled dry milk powder. This ingredient was previously recalled in April after it was found to possibly be contaminated with salmonella, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.
The recall was initiated after SKS Copack received notification from its supplier about a voluntary recall by California Dairies, Inc. This recall was for a specific batch of low heat nonfat dry milk powder due to possible salmonella contamination. According to California Dairies, the recall followed the identification of positive salmonella results during routine product testing.
Beverage and dessert mixes from several brands under SKS Copack’s portfolio were affected. These include products from Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, Fanale, and Denda. Specific items impacted include matcha green tea, taro, caramel latte, horchata, milk tea, and Dutch mocha cappuccino. Additionally, yogurt powders, ice cream mixes, and smoothie bases from these brands were also affected.
The recalled products were distributed through cafes, restaurants, and direct delivery via Angel Specialty’s website across 25 states, including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Identifying Affected Products
Consumers can identify the affected drink powders by checking their item and lot code along with the Best By Date, which can be found on the FDA’s website. After identifying the issue, the company ceased distributing the recalled items.
Although no illnesses have been reported so far, consumers are advised to return the items to the place of purchase for a full refund. According to the FDA, people infected with salmonella may develop symptoms within 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. Symptoms typically last between four to seven days and usually resolve without treatment. Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, individuals may experience high fever, headaches, lethargy, a rash, or blood in the urine or stool.
Broader Impact of the Recalled Dry Milk Powder
The affected dry milk powder was not limited to the drink mixes. Last week, Sugar Foods LLC recalled multiple lots of its Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons because they were made with the same dairy-based ingredient. These croutons were packaged in five-ounce pouches and distributed between March 7, 2026, and April 7, 2026, to Kroger stores in 17 states.
Earlier this month, several types of frozen pizzas containing the affected dry milk powder were also recalled. This included Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza and Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza, which were sold at Aldi stores nationwide. Three Great Value frozen pizzas — Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch — were also part of the recall and were available at Walmart stores across the country.
