Ghirardelli recalls hot cocoa and a dozen other drink mixes over salmonella fears

Ghirardelli has recalled more than a dozen of its powdered beverage mixes over concerns that the products could be contaminated with salmonella.

Consumers should look in their pantries to see whether they have any hot cocoa or frappe mixes part of the recall, following the San Francisco chocolate company’s announcement Monday.

Salmonella bacteria are 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 usually experience fever, diarrhea and vomiting, according to a company recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday. Young children, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems can die from salmonella infection.

Ghirardelli recalled the drink mixes after California Dairies, Inc. recalled milk powder over concerns of potential salmonella contamination. The milk powder was supplied to 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 were reported so far.

“Neither we, our third-party manufacturer nor the milk powder supplier have received reports of illness or injury related to this issue to date, and our own rigorous testing has not identified any impacted powdered beverage mixes,” Ghirardelli said in a statement.

“Nothing is more important to us than the safety and quality of our products, and we’re taking this step out of an abundance of caution,” the statement continued.

The recalled drink mixes are sold in bulk and intended for food service, but some of the products may have also been sold to consumers online.

Consumers should look in their pantries to see whether they have any hot cocoa or frappe mixes part of the recall (FDA)

Here is a list of all recalled products:

• 30-pound Chocolate Flavored Frappe with best-by dates ranging from May 31, 2027, to August 31, 2027
• 30-pound Classic White Frappe; best-by date July 31, 2027
• 4-count 2-pound Premium Hot Cocoa Pouch Bulk with best-by dates ranging from May 31, 2027, to June 30, 2027
• 6-count 3-pound Chocolate & Cocoa Sweet Ground Powder with best-by dates ranging from December 31, 2027, to January 31, 2028
• 6-count 3.12-pound White Chocolate Flavored Sweet Ground Powder; best-by date July 31, 2027
• 6-count 3-pound Vanilla Frappe Mix with best-by dates ranging from March 31, 2027, to July 31, 2027
• 6-count 3.12-pound Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix with best-by dates ranging from February 28, 2027, to June 30, 2027
• 6-count 3.12-pound Classic White Frappe Mix with best-by dates ranging from June 30, 2027, to July 31, 2027
• “10#” Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix; best-by date July 31, 2027
• “10#” Classic White Frappe Mix with best-by dates ranging from July 31, 2027, to August 31, 2027
• 6-count 3.12-pound White Mocha Frappe Mix with best-by dates ranging from May 31, 2027, to July 31, 2027
• 6-count 3.12-pound Mocha Frappe Mix with best-by dates ranging from April 30, 2027, to August 31, 2027
• 6-count 3.12-pound Frozen Hot Cocoa Frappe Mix with best-by dates ranging from May 31, 2027, to September 30, 2027

The chocolate company said it was issuing the recall 'out of an abundance of caution,' and that no illnesses were reported so far (FDA)

Consumers who bought any of the recalled products are advised to contact Ghirardelli at 1-844-776-0419.

Ghirardelli said in its statement that it is “working with our partners to return or dispose of potentially impacted powdered beverage mixes distributed to customers who have been informed of the recall.”

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