FDA recall alert: Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes recalled for possible Salmonella
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has recalled certain powdered beverage mixes because of a possible Salmonella risk tied to a supplier milk powder recall. The FDA says no illnesses had been reported at the time of the notice, but shoppers should stop using any matching product right away.
Check the package carefully for the recalled lot numbers and best-if-used-by dates listed in the FDA notice before serving, sharing, or keeping the mix in a pantry, office kitchen, or food-service stockroom. If your package matches, do not use it.
The recall covers specific Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes that may have been affected through a milk powder ingredient used by a supplier. That means the concern is not a finished drink you made at home, but the recalled dry mix itself if it matches the FDA’s identification details.
If you bought the product online or through food-service channels, contact Ghirardelli for help with the recall instructions. If you are unsure whether a package is included, set it aside until you can compare the lot code and best-if-used-by date against the official notice. When in doubt, keep it out of service.
For home cooks and shoppers, the next step is simple: check the label, stop using any matching mix, and follow the company’s recall directions. The FDA’s current recall listing and food-recall guidance can help you confirm the details before you toss or return the product.
