Food Safety Alert: Powdered beverage mixes recalled due to Salmonella concerns

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is recalling certain powdered beverage mix products. The products are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The products are sold online nationwide and may have been distributed in Mesa County. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection to these products.

Description of recalled products

• 30lb Chocolate Flavored Frappe- Best if Used by 5/31/2027, 7/31/2027, and 8/31/2027
• 30lb Classic White Frappe- Best if Used by 7/31/2027
• Four 2lb Premium Hot Cocoa Pouch Bulk- Best if Used by 5/31/2027, 6/30/2027
• Six 3lb Chocolate and Cocoa Sweet Ground Powder- Best if Used by 12/31/2027, 1/31/2028
• Six 3.12lb White Chocolate Flavored Sweet Ground Powder- Best if Used by 7/31/2027
• Six 3lb Vanilla Frappe Mix- Best if Used by 3/31/2027, 6/30/2027, 7/31/2027
• Six 3.12lb Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix- Best if Used by 2/28/2027, 4/30/2027, 6/30/2027
• Six 3.12lb Classic White Frappe Mix- Best if Used by 6/30/2027, 7/31/2027
• 10lb Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix- Best if Used by 7/31/2027
• 10lb Classic White Frappe Mix- Best if Used by 7/31/2027, 8/31/2027
• Six 3.12lb White Mocha Frappe Mix- Best if Used by 5/31/2027, 6/30/2027, 7/31/2027
• Six 3.12lb Mocha Frappe Mix- Best if Used by 4/30/2027, 6/30/2027, 8/31/2027
• Six 3.12lb Frozen Hot Cocoa Frappe Mix- Best if Used by 5/31/2027, 6/30/2027, 7/31/2027, 9/30/2027
• Check the FDA website to review the full list of products.

What consumers should do

• Check pantries for the recalled products and throw them out or return to the place of purchase.
• Contact a doctor right away if symptoms develop after consuming the recalled products.  
• Consumers can contact the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company directly at 1-844-776-0419 for additional information.

Salmonella description and risk 

• Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
• Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and can last four to seven days.
• Most people recover without treatment.
• Salmonella can lead to serious and sometimes deadly infections for young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

MCPH role in food recalls

There are systems in place to make sure the food people buy and eat is safe. When Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a product being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County, MCPH shares the information so it reaches as many community members as possible.