Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California, has voluntarily recalled 13 powdered beverage and dessert mixes after discovering the products may have been made with milk powder supplied by California Dairies, Inc., which issued its own recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported. The products are primarily large-format food service packages, but some may have been available to individual consumers on e-commerce platforms.
What’s Being Recalled?
The recall covers 13 Ghirardelli powdered beverage and dessert mix varieties in large-format food service packaging. Affected products include the Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix, Classic White Frappe Mix, Premium Hot Cocoa Pouches, Chocolate & Cocoa Sweet Ground Powder, Frozen Hot Cocoa Frappe Mix, Mocha Frappe Mix, White Chocolate Flavored Sweet Ground Powder, Vanilla Frappe Mix, and White Mocha Frappe Mix, among others. The full list of affected products, including lot numbers and best-if-used-by dates, is available on the FDA’s website at fda.gov and on Ghirardelli‘s company recall page. Consumers who purchased through online retailers should cross-reference their packaging against the full FDA list.
Why Was This Product Recalled?
The recall traces back to a supplier issue. California Dairies, Inc. issued a recall of its milk powder over potential Salmonella contamination. That milk powder was provided to a third-party manufacturer, which used it as an ingredient in several Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the affected products. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food. Young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems face greater risk of serious or life-threatening illness. Some infected individuals show no symptoms but can still spread the illness to others.
What Should You Do?
Do not use any of the recalled Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes. If you purchased one through an e-commerce platform, do not consume it. You may throw it away or contact Ghirardelli for a refund. Consumers can reach Ghirardelli Chocolate Company directly at 1-844-776-0419. Retailers and food service operators who received affected products should call 1-855-744-1426 for return, replacement, and refund information. If you believe you may have experienced symptoms related to these products, contact your healthcare provider.
