If you’ve recently stocked up on hot cocoa or powdered drink mixes, this is one alert you can’t afford to ignore. In 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a nationwide recall involving popular products from Ghirardelli Chocolate Company due to potential Salmonella contamination. While no illnesses have been reported so far, the risk is serious—especially for seniors and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Here’s everything you need to know about the recall, and what to check your pantry for.
