Ghirardelli has recalled more than a dozen of its powdered drink mixes over fears that the products may be contaminated with salmonella.
Consumers should check their pantries to see if they have any hot chocolate or frappe mixes that are part of the recall, following the San Francisco chocolate company's announcement Monday.
Salmonella bacteria is a leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bacteria can cause serious and, in some cases, fatal infections.
Healthy people infected with salmonella typically experience fever, diarrhea and vomiting, according to a company recall notice published by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday. Young children, older people, and people with weakened immune systems can die from a salmonella infection.
Ghirardelli recalled the drink mixes after California Dairies, Inc. recalled powdered milk from the market over concerns of possible salmonella contamination. The powdered milk was supplied from a third-party manufacturer and was an ingredient in powdered drink mixes.
The chocolate company said it was issuing the recall “out of an abundance of caution” and that no illnesses had been reported so far.
“Neither we, our third-party manufacturer nor the powdered milk supplier have received any reports of illnesses or injuries related to this issue to date, and our own rigorous testing has not identified any affected powdered beverage mixes,” Ghirardelli said in a statement.
“Nothing is more important to us than the safety and quality of our products, and we are taking this step out of an abundance of caution,” the statement continued.
The recalled drink mixes are sold in bulk and are intended for food service, but some of the products may also have been sold to consumers online.
Here is a list of all the recalled products:
- 30 pound chocolate flavored frappe with best before dates ranging from May 31, 2027 to August 31, 2027
- £30 Classic White Frappe; expiration date July 31, 2027
- 4-count, 2-pound bulk premium hot chocolate bag with expiration dates ranging from May 31, 2027 to June 30, 2027
- 6 x 3-pound units of sweet ground chocolate and cocoa powder with expiration dates ranging from December 31, 2027 to January 31, 2028
- 6 Count White Chocolate Flavored Sweet Ground Powder 3.12 Pounds; expiration date July 31, 2027
- 3lb 6 count vanilla frappe mix with best before dates ranging from March 31, 2027 to July 31, 2027
- 6-Count, 3.12-Pound Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix with Best Before Dates ranging from February 28, 2027 to June 30, 2027
- 6-Count, 3.12-Pound Classic White Frappe Mix with Best Before Dates ranging from June 30, 2027 to July 31, 2027
- “10#” Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix; expiration date July 31, 2027
- “10#” Classic White Frappe Mix with expiration dates ranging from July 31, 2027 to August 31, 2027
- 6-Count, 3.12-Pound White Mocha Frappe Mix with Best Before Dates ranging from May 31, 2027 to July 31, 2027
- Mocha Frappe Mix 6 Count 3.12lbs with Best Before Dates ranging from April 30, 2027 to August 31, 2027
- Frozen Hot Chocolate Frappe Mix 6 Count 3.12 Pounds with Best Before Dates ranging from May 31, 2027 to September 30, 2027
Consumers who purchased any of the recalled products are encouraged to contact Ghirardelli at 1-844-776-0419.
Ghirardelli said in its statement that it is “working with our partners to return or remove potentially affected powdered drink mixes distributed to customers who have been informed of the recall.”
