Ghirardelli Recalls 13 Powdered Beverage Mixes Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California, is voluntarily recalling certain powdered beverage mixes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The company announced the recall on April 27, 2026, and the FDA published it on April 28, 2026. The affected products are large-format mixes primarily sold to food service and institutional customers, though some may have been purchased by consumers through e-commerce platforms. No illnesses have been reported.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Company	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA
Products Affected	13 powdered beverage mix varieties (frappe mixes, hot cocoa, sweet ground powders)
Lot Numbers	See full list in the Affected Products section below
Reason for Recall	Potential Salmonella contamination from recalled milk powder ingredient
Date Announced	April 27, 2026
Geographic Scope	United States nationwide
Recommended Action	Do not consume. Discard immediately or contact Ghirardelli for a refund/replacement
Consumer Hotline	1-844-776-0419 (24/7)
Retailer Hotline	1-855-744-1426
Official FDA Page	FDA Recall Notice
Ghirardelli Recall Page	ghirardelli.com/voluntary-recall-notice

How This Recall Happened

The recall traces back to a separate action by California Dairies, Inc., a California dairy cooperative that supplies milk powder to manufacturers. California Dairies recalled its milk powder over concerns about Salmonella contamination. That milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer, which used it as an ingredient in the Ghirardelli beverage mixes.

Ghirardelli stated that neither the company, its third-party manufacturer, nor the milk powder supplier has received reports of illness or injury related to the issue, and Ghirardelli’s own testing has not identified any impacted powdered beverage mixes. The company is taking this step out of an abundance of caution.

Ghirardelli has put a material share of impacted powdered beverage mixes on hold at its warehouse facilities and is working with partners to return or dispose of potentially impacted mixes distributed to customers. The FDA is overseeing this recall as the regulatory authority for food and beverage products.

Affected Products and Lot Numbers

The recall is limited to the following 13 powdered beverage mix products and specific lot numbers only:

Product Name	Lot Number(s)	Best If Used By
30lb Chocolate Flavored Frappe	S195260A03, S195261A03, S291260A03, S295260A03, S596260A03, S191260A03, S291261A03	5/31/2027 – 8/31/2027
30lb Classic White Frappe	S396260A03, S496260A03	7/31/2027
4/2lb Premium Hot Cocoa Pouch Bulk	S550250A04, S149250A04, S249250A04, S349250A04, S449250A04, S549250A04	5/31/2027 – 6/30/2027
6/3lb Chocolate & Cocoa Sweet Ground Powder	S293260, S293261	12/31/2027 – 1/31/2028
6/3.12lb White Chocolate Flavored Sweet Ground Powder	S394260, S494260, S594260	7/31/2027
6/3lb Vanilla Frappe Mix	S495260, S495261, S594262	3/31/2027 – 7/31/2027
6/3.12lb Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix	S397261, S397262, S397263	2/28/2027 – 6/30/2027
6/3.12lb Classic White Frappe Mix	S193260, S193261	6/30/2027 – 7/31/2027
10# Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix	S295260A03, S395260A03	7/31/2027
10# Classic White Frappe Mix	S296260A03, S292260A03, S292261A03	7/31/2027 – 8/31/2027
6/3.12lb White Mocha Frappe Mix	S297261, S297262, S393262	5/31/2027 – 7/31/2027
6/3.12lb Mocha Frappe Mix	S295261, S295262, S395260, S588260, S187260	4/30/2027 – 8/31/2027
6/3.12lb Frozen Hot Cocoa Frappe Mix	S195260, S195261, S295260, S393260, S487260, S587260	5/31/2027 – 9/30/2027

Note: Best-by dates on affected products often extend into 2027 and 2028, meaning they could still be in active use in food service operations or home pantries right now

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The Salmonella Risk: Who Is Most Vulnerable

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

If you work in a café, restaurant, or institutional kitchen that uses bulk Ghirardelli powdered mixes, check your inventory against the lot numbers above immediately.

What You Should Do Right Now

1. Stop using the product immediately. Do not consume any Ghirardelli powdered beverage mix that matches a recalled product name and lot number.
2. Check the lot number. Look on the bottom or back of the packaging. Compare it against the full table above. Only the specific lots listed are recalled — other Ghirardelli products are not affected.
3. Discard or set aside the product. Anyone who has purchased the recalled products should not drink them but throw them out immediately.
4. Contact Ghirardelli for a refund or replacement. Consumers who purchased one of the recalled mixes may contact Ghirardelli directly at 1-844-776-0419, available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Anyone who thinks they have consumed one of the recalled products can also submit a request on Ghirardelli’s Contact Us page.
5. If you are a retailer or food service operator, call the dedicated retailer hotline at 1-855-744-1426 for instructions on returns and refunds.
6. Seek medical attention if you feel ill. If you have already consumed any of these drink mixes and feel ill, contact a healthcare provider. Tell your doctor you may have consumed a product under a Salmonella recall. Symptoms typically appear within a few hours to a few days of exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which products are affected by this recall?

 The recall covers 13 Ghirardelli powdered beverage mix varieties, including hot cocoa mixes, chocolate and vanilla frappes, mocha blends, and sweet ground powders — all in bulk/large-format packaging. Only the specific lot numbers listed in the table above are recalled. Other Ghirardelli products are not affected.

How do I know if I purchased an affected product? 

The affected mixes are packaged in large formats intended for food service and institutional customers, but some may also have been available for purchase through e-commerce platforms. Check the lot number printed on your packaging against the full list above. If your lot number appears in the table, stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I already consumed a recalled product? 

No illnesses have been reported to date. Ghirardelli’s own testing has not identified any contamination in the mixes. However, if you develop symptoms — including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal cramping — contact your healthcare provider and mention that you may have consumed a product subject to a Salmonella recall.

How do I get a refund or replacement? 

Call Ghirardelli at 1-844-776-0419, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Retailers should call 1-855-744-1426 for return instructions and refund or replacement processing.

Who regulates this recall? 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees this recall. The official FDA recall notice is published at FDA.gov. The FDA posts company recall announcements as a public service and is in ongoing contact with Ghirardelli regarding the recall.

What are the specific symptoms to watch for?

 Symptoms of Salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and cause arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis. Young children, elderly adults, and immunocompromised individuals face the highest risk of serious complications.

I run a café or restaurant. What should I check?

 Pay special attention to food service operations, cafes, and institutional kitchens where large-format powdered beverage mixes may be in active use. Cross-reference all Ghirardelli powdered mix inventory — particularly frappe mixes, hot cocoa, and sweet ground powders — against the lot numbers in the table above. Retailers and food service operators should call 1-855-744-1426 for specific return instructions.

Why are the best-by dates so far out?

 Best-by dates for affected products often extend into 2027 and 2028, meaning they could still be in circulation in pantries, stockrooms, and food service operations. A future expiration date does not mean the product is safe — if the lot number matches, stop using it now.

Last Updated: May 16, 2026. This article is for informational purposes only. Always follow official recall guidance from Ghirardelli Chocolate Company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the most current instructions. Official recall information is available at ghirardelli.com/voluntary-recall-noticeand the FDA recall page.