Ghirardelli recalls powdered drink mixes for potential salmonella contamination

(Gray News) - Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is recalling certain powdered milk drink mixes because they may be contaminated with salmonella.

Ghirardelli issued the recall after California Dairies Inc.’s milk powder was recalled because of salmonella contamination concerns. California Dairies Inc.’s milk powder, supplied by a third-party manufacturer, is used as an ingredient in certain Ghirardelli drink mixes.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recalled drink mixes were packaged in large quantities, meant for food service and institutional customers. However, some of the mixes may have been available for retail customers to purchase online.

The recall includes the following powdered drink mixes:

• 30-pound Chocolate Flavored Frappe
• 30-pound Classic White Frappe
• Four 2-pound Premium Hot Cocoa Pouch Bulk
• Six 3-pound Chocolate & Cocoa Sweet Ground Powder
• Six 3.12-pound White Chocolate Flavored Sweet Ground Powder
• Six 3-pound Vanilla Frappe Mix
• Six 3.12-pound Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix
• Six 3.12-pound Classic White Frappe Mix
• 10-pound Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix
• 10-pound Classic White Frappe Mix
• Six 3.12-pound White Mocha Frappe Mix
• Six 3.12-pound Mocha Frappe Mix
• Six 3.12-pound Frozen Hot Cocoa Frappe Mix

The FDA said no illnesses have been reported in connection with the Ghirardelli recall.

Anyone who purchased the affected beverage mixes can contact Ghirardelli at 1-844-776-0419.