Ghirardelli issues voluntary recall of 13 powdered beverage mixes
Key Points:
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. is voluntarily recalling 13 powdered beverage mixes due to potential salmonella contamination linked to milk powder supplied by California Dairies Inc.
- The affected products are primarily large-format mixes intended for food-service and institutional customers but may have been sold to consumers via e-commerce.
- No illnesses have been reported so far, and consumers who purchased the recalled products can contact Ghirardelli for replacement or refund.
- The recall includes various chocolate, white, mocha, vanilla, and cocoa-flavored frappe mixes and hot cocoa pouches with specific lot numbers listed by the company.
- This recall follows concerns about salmonella contamination in milk powder used as an ingredient, emphasizing food safety vigilance in powdered beverage products.