If you have hot chocolate or frappe mix in your pantry, it’s time to check the labels.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has voluntarily recalled several powdered beverage products after a supplier recalled milk powder used as an ingredient due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and a company notice.
The recalled products were largely sold in bulk to food service, although some items were also sold online and may have been in consumers’ homes. Ghirardelli said no illnesses have been reported and its own testing has not identified contamination in finished products.
“Neither we, nor our third-party manufacturer, nor the milk powder supplier have received reports of illness or injury related to this issue,” the company said in a press release.
Which Ghirardelli products are affected?
According to the FDA, the recall involves the following powder mixtures:
- 30 lb chocolate flavored frappe
- 30 lb Classic White Frappe
- 4/2 lb Premium Hot Cocoa Sachets Bulk
- 6/3 pound chocolate and cocoa sweetened ground powder
- 6 / 3.12 lb white chocolate flavored sweetened ground powder
- 6/3 pound vanilla frappe mix
- 6 / 3.12 lb Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix
- 6 / 3.12 lb Classic White Frappe Mix
The specific lot numbers and best-if-use dates involved in the recall are listed on the FDA’s website.
What are the symptoms of Salmonella?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of Salmonella infection typically begin six hours to six days after exposure. Common symptoms include:
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- stomach cramps
Most healthy people recover within four to seven days without treatment, but serious illness may occur in young children, adults age 65 and older, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems.
The CDC recommends contacting a health care provider if you experience:
- Diarrhea and fever over 102°F
- diarrhea lasting more than three days
- bloody diarrhea
- Vomiting that prevents keeping fluids down
- signs of dehydration, such as less urination, dry mouth, or dizziness when standing up
USA TODAY’s Mary Walrath-Holdridge contributed to this report.
