By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-17 20:49:59 | Updated at 2026-08-18 04:21:38
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A popular food item produced in a celebrity-loved enclave of the Hamptons and sold nationwide is being recalled over fears it could be contaminated with a deadly bacteria.
The Hampton Grocer, Inc. of Montauk, New York, is recalling its Lacnola Lactation Granola in 8-ounce bags over concerns that the product may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause a life-threatening illness.
The recall was prompted because an ingredient used in the product supplied to The Hampton Grocer was involved in a separate recall itself.
That recalled ingredient is organic moringa powder supplied by Food to Live.
The recall applies to all Lacnola products sold or distributed since October 23, 2025. They were available for purchase via the company's website and other online retailers, including Amazon.
The company posted on its Instagram: 'At this time, neither Lacnola nor the specific moringa powder used to make it has tested positive for Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported in connection with Lacnola or the recalled Food to Live products.
'We are taking this action out of an abundance of caution. As soon as we were notified, we stopped selling Lacnola across all platforms and pressed pause on the product.'
No other products made or sold by The Hampton Grocer are affected.
The Hampton Grocer, Inc. of Montauk, New York, is recalling its Lacnola Lactation Granola in 8-ounce bags
The recalled products have expiration dates of October 21, 2026 and February 13, 2027. The affected lots are HGLC-102125 and HGLC-021326 and the universal product code (UPC) is 850035324554
Consumers are urged to not eat the granola and to request a refund from The Hampton Grocer and discard the product.
Food To Live originally recalled its moringa powder earlier this month, along with several other products, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recall was initiated after the FDA notified the company that a sample of its Organic Supergreens Mix tested positive for salmonella.
The source of the contamination has not been confirmed.
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps and dehydration - symptoms that require medical attention, particularly for children under five, adults over 65 and those with weakened immune systems.
The CDC estimates that Salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the US each year.
While most cases resolve with supportive care - primarily hydration and rest - the bacteria's ability to survive stomach acid and invade intestinal cells makes it a powerful pathogen.
In severe cases, the infection can escalate beyond the gastrointestinal tract.
When Salmonella enters the bloodstream, a condition known as bacteremia, it can travel to other parts of the body and cause secondary infections.
These can include endocarditis, or infection of the heart valves; osteomyelitis, or bone infection; meningitis, or an infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord; or septic arthritis, a joint infection.
The granola recall was prompted because an ingredient used in the product supplied to The Hampton Grocer was involved in a separate recall itself (stock image)
These invasive infections are particularly dangerous and require prompt treatment with antibiotics, often administered intravenously in a hospital setting.
Invasive salmonellosis can also lead to long-term complications, even after the initial infection resolves.
Some people develop reactive arthritis, a condition characterized by joint pain, eye inflammation, and painful urination that can persist for months or even years.
Others may experience post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with chronic digestive issues stemming from the damage the bacteria caused to the intestinal lining during the acute phase of illness.
Salmonella is resilient. It can survive on surfaces for weeks and is resistant to certain environmental stresses, making it difficult to eliminate completely from food manufacturing facilities.
Because contaminated foods look, smell and taste completely normal, the only way to protect consumers is to remove them from the supply chain before they can be eaten.
