Ghirardelli recalls 13 powdered beverage mixes over Salmonella risk
San Leandro, Calif. — Ghirardelli Chocolate Company voluntarily recalled certain powdered beverage mixes after a supplier’s milk powder was flagged for possible Salmonella contamination. The affected products were sold in bulk for food service and potentially via e‑commerce channels.
📌 What triggered the recall
On April 27, 2026, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company issued a voluntary recall after its third‑party supplier, California Dairies, Inc., recalled milk powder lots due to a potential Salmonella contamination. That milk powder was used as an ingredient in several powdered beverage mixes produced for Ghirardelli. The company stated that none of its powdered beverage mixes have tested positive for Salmonella, and no illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and aligns with the original PRNewswire announcement.
🍫 Affected Ghirardelli powdered mixes – full list
The recall applies only to specific lot numbers and “Best if Used By” dates. Below is the complete breakdown of the 13 recalled products, as listed in the FDA and Ghirardelli recall notice.
| Product Name | Lot Number(s) | Best if Used By |
|---|---|---|
| 30‑lb Chocolate Flavored Frappe | S195260A03, S195261A03, S291260A03, S295260A03, S596260A03, S191260A03, S291261A03 | 5/31/2027, 7/31/2027, 8/31/2027 |
| 30‑lb Classic White Frappe | S396260A03, S496260A03 | 7/31/2027 |
| 4/2‑lb Premium Hot Cocoa Pouch Bulk | S550250A04, S149250A04, S249250A04, S349250A04, S449250A04, S549250A04 | 5/31/2027, 6/30/2027 |
| 6/3‑lb Chocolate & Cocoa Sweet Ground Powder | S293260, S293261 | 12/31/2027, 1/31/2028 |
| 6/3.12‑lb White Chocolate Flavored Sweet Ground Powder | S394260, S494260, S594260 | 7/31/2027 |
| 6/3‑lb Vanilla Frappe Mix | S495260, S495261, S594262 | 3/31/2027, 6/30/2027, 7/31/2027 |
| 6/3.12‑lb Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix | S397261, S397262, S397263 | 2/28/2027, 4/30/2027, 6/30/2027 |
| 6/3.12‑lb Classic White Frappe Mix | S193260, S193261 | 6/30/2027, 7/31/2027 |
| 10‑lb Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix | S295260A03, S395260A03 | 7/31/2027 |
| 10‑lb Classic White Frappe Mix | S296260A03, S292260A03, S292260A03, S292261A03 | 7/31/2027, 8/31/2027 |
| 6/3.12‑lb White Mocha Frappe Mix | S297261, S297262, S393262 | 5/31/2027, 6/30/2027, 7/31/2027 |
| 6/3.12‑lb Mocha Frappe Mix | S295261, S295262, S395260, S588260, S187260 | 4/30/2027, 6/30/2027, 8/31/2027 |
| 6/3.12‑lb Frozen Hot Cocoa Frappe Mix | S195260, S195261, S295260, S393260, S487260, S587260 | 5/31/2027, 6/30/2027, 7/31/2027, 9/30/2027 |
Source: FDA recall announcement & Ghirardelli press release (April 27–28, 2026).
⚠️ Understanding Salmonella: symptoms & severity
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million infections annually in the United States. Healthy individuals often experience diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms usually begin 6 hours to 6 days after exposure and last 4 to 7 days.
In young children, elderly people, or those with weakened immune systems, Salmonella can lead to severe illness, hospitalization, or life‑threatening complications (including bloodstream infections, endocarditis, and arthritis).
• Do not consume the product.
• Monitor for symptoms if already consumed.
• Contact your healthcare provider if you experience severe diarrhea, high fever (>102°F), bloody stools, or signs of dehydration.
📞 Ghirardelli customer service: 1-844-776-0419 (24/7) for questions, replacement, or refund.
📦 Distribution & availability
The powdered beverage mixes were primarily packaged in large formats intended for food service and institutional customers (restaurants, cafés, hospitality). However, the company confirmed that some batches might have been purchased directly by consumers through e‑commerce platforms. If you recently bought any Ghirardelli bulk frappe, hot cocoa, or sweet ground powder, check the lot number on the package.
🛡️ What consumers should do now
- Locate the product: Check the label for the lot numbers listed above.
- Discontinue use immediately: Do not prepare or consume the recalled mix, even if no visible signs of spoilage.
- Contact Ghirardelli: Call 1-844-776-0419 to receive instructions for a replacement or refund.
- Watch for symptoms: If you or a family member consumed the product and show signs of Salmonella infection, seek medical attention.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Consumer recall support 24/7
1‑844‑776‑0419
Ghirardelli official website
First‑hand sources used for this report:
🔗 FDA – Ghirardelli recall announcement
🔗 PRNewswire – official press release (Yahoo Finance mirror)
🔗 CDC – About Salmonella infection
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