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If you have hot chocolate or frappe mix in your pantry, check the label.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company announced a voluntary recall of several powdered beverage products after a supplier recalled the milk powder used as an ingredient due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the company.
Although the recalled products were primarily sold in large quantities to food service customers, some items are also sold online and may end up in consumers’ homes. Ghirardelli said there have been no reports of illness and that its own testing has found no contamination of the finished product.
“To date, neither we nor any of our third-party manufacturers or infant formula suppliers have received any reports of illness or injury related to this issue,” the company said in a press release.
The FDA said this recall is related to another infant formula recall.
Which Ghirardelli products are affected?
According to the FDA, the recall includes the following powder mixes:
- 30 pounds of chocolate-flavored frappes
- 30 lbs Classic White Frappe
- 4 / 2 lb Premium Hot Cocoa Pouch Bulk
- 6/3 lbs Chocolate & Cocoa Sweet Ground Powder
- 6 / 3.12 lbs White Chocolate Flavored Sweet Ground Powder
- 6 / 3 lbs Vanilla Frappe Mix
- 6 / 3.12 lbs Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix
- 6 / 3.12 lbs Classic White Frappe Mix
The specific lot numbers and expiration dates included in the recall can be found on the FDA website.
What are the symptoms of salmonella?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of salmonella infection usually begin 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Common symptoms include:
- diarrhea
- heat
- stomach cramps
Most healthy people recover within 4 to 7 days without treatment, but serious illness can occur in young children, adults over 65, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
The CDC recommends contacting your health care provider if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Diarrhea and fever above 102°F
- Diarrhea that lasts for more than 3 days
- bloody diarrhea
- Vomiting that cannot hold back liquid
- Signs of dehydration (such as not urinating too much, dry mouth, or dizziness when standing)
USA TODAY’s Mary Walrath‑Holdridge contributed to this report.
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