Overview
- The chocolate maker, following California Dairies’ milk powder recall, disclosed the move early in the week as the FDA posted its notice Tuesday.
- The recall targets café-style powders such as hot cocoa, mocha, vanilla, white chocolate, and frappe mixes packaged in large food-service formats.
- Some affected lots may have reached consumers through online sellers, and customers can request a return or refund by calling Ghirardelli at 1-844-776-0419.
- Ghirardelli reports no illnesses to date and says its finished-product testing has not found contamination, calling the recall precautionary.
- Detailed lot numbers and best-by dates appear in the FDA notice, and health officials warn Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and cramps, with higher risk for young children and older adults.