Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has expanded a recall of select powdered beverage mixes after a supplier-related contamination concern raised the risk that some products may contain salmonella. The latest product highlighted in the recall is Ghirardelli Perfectly Premium Frappe Mix Frozen Hot Cocoa in a 50-ounce container.
The recall affects more than 18,000 units of the frozen hot cocoa mix. The product was sold in Ohio and may also have reached other markets through food-service channels, institutional buyers, online sellers or retail distribution. Consumers, cafĂŠs, offices and small food businesses are being urged to check containers before using the product.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the recall involves powdered beverage mixes that may contain ingredients exposed to possible salmonella contamination. The broader action followed a milk powder recall from California Dairies, Inc., whose ingredient was used by a third-party manufacturer in some Ghirardelli drink products.
Ghirardelli frozen hot cocoa recall: affected lots
The recalled product is Ghirardelli Perfectly Premium Frappe Mix Frozen Hot Cocoa, 50 oz. Shoppers and businesses should look for the following lot numbers and best-by dates:
- S195260 â Best by 5/31/2027
- S195261 â Best by 6/30/2027
- S295260 â Best by 6/30/2027
- S393260 â Best by 7/31/2027
- S487260 â Best by 9/30/2027
- S587260 â Best by 9/30/2027
The FDA said this is an expansion of an earlier recall that covered several other Ghirardelli powdered beverage products, including frappe mixes, mocha products, white mocha mixes and hot cocoa powders. Swikblog previously reported on the wider FDA salmonella recall involving Ghirardelli, Zappâs and Giant Eagle products, which was also linked to the same broader dairy ingredient concern.
Consumers who have the recalled frozen hot cocoa mix should not taste it or continue using it. The FDA has advised customers to throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Businesses should also remove matching lots from service areas and storage shelves to prevent accidental use.
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Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In some cases, diarrhea may be bloody. The infection can be more serious for young children, elderly adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Severe cases can lead to bloodstream infection and may require medical treatment.
Why this recall needs attention
Powdered drink mixes can remain in storage for months, which makes this recall different from warnings involving fresh foods that are used quickly. A recalled container may still be sitting in a pantry, restaurant stockroom, office kitchen or cafĂŠ supply area long after the alert was first issued.
Another concern is that salmonella contamination cannot usually be seen, smelled or tasted. A product may look completely normal and still pose a health risk. That is why lot numbers and best-by dates are the most important details to check.
No confirmed illnesses were reported in the FDA recall notice at the time of the announcement. Still, regulators and the company moved forward with the recall as a precaution because contaminated ingredients can create a risk before any outbreak is detected.
Anyone who believes they became sick after consuming a recalled Ghirardelli product should contact a healthcare professional, especially if symptoms are severe, persistent or involve dehydration. Consumers can also check the FDA recall page for updated product photos, company contact details and any future expansion of the recall.
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