FDA-Food2026-05-27Class IPATHOGEN
Ghirardelli Premium Hot Cocoa Mix recalled for potential Salmonella contamination
What this means
Ghirardelli Premium Hot Cocoa Mix (32 oz / 2 lb containers) may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product was distributed across the U.S., Canada, and several other countries. No illnesses have been reported to date.
- Check if you have one of the affected lot codes: S550250A04, S149250A04, S249250A04, S349250A04, S449250A04, or S549250A04.
- Do not consume the product if you have it.
- Discard it or return it to the store where you purchased it.
- Contact Ghirardelli Chocolate Company if you have questions about your specific product.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
U.S. Distribution Pattern: AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign Distribution Pattern: Canada, Guatemala, Japan, Philippines, United Kingdom, South Korea.
Affected count
13,558 cases (4-2lb units/case); 54,232 units
Manufactured in
1111 139th Ave, San Leandro, CA, United States
Products
GHIRARDELLI PREMIUM HOT COCOA MIX NET WT 32oz (2lbs) 907g Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620126
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0846-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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