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Ghirardelli Chocolate recalls GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED and 9 more: salmonella risk

May 27, 2026 · Ghirardelli Chocolate Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallPotential contamination with Salmonella.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Ghirardelli Chocolate
Location
San Leandro, CA
Reported by FDA
May 27, 2026
Recall started
April 26, 2026
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Ongoing
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
SalmonellaOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.41kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620386
    Quantity: 2,267 cases (6-50oz units/case); 13,602 units
    Codes: Lot, Best if Used By: S394260, 7/31/2027; S494260, 7/31/2027; S594260, 7/31/2027.
  • GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX FROZEN HOT COCOA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662133
    Quantity: 3102 cases (6-50oz units/case); 18,612 units
    Codes: Lot, Best if Used By: S195260, 5/31/2027; S195261, 6/30/2027; S295260, 6/30/2027; S393260, 7/31/2027; S487260, 9/30/2027; S587260, 9/30/2027.
  • GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX WHITE MOCHA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662096
    Quantity: 111 cases (6-50oz units/case); 666 units
    Codes: Lot, Best if Used By: S297261, 5/31/2027; S297262, 6/30/2027; S393262, 7/31/2027.
  • GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620232
    Quantity: 293 cases (6-48oz units/case); 1,758 units
    Codes: Lot, Best if Used By: S293260, 12/31/2027; S293261, 1/31/2028.
  • GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX VANILLA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599621055
    Quantity: 489 cases (6-48oz units/case); 2,934 units
    Codes: Lot, Best if Used By: S495260, 3/31/2027; S495261, 6/30/2027; S594262, 7/31/2027.
  • GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662003
    Quantity: 309 cases (6-50oz units/case); 1,854 units
    Codes: Lot, Best if Used By: S397261, 2/28/2027; S397262, 4/30/2027; S397263, 6/30/2027.
  • GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 10lbs (4.54kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 30LB (13.62kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC (50oz): 747599662010 UPC (10lbs): 747599662034 UPC (30lbs): 747599419027
    Quantity: 24 cases (6-50oz units/case) = 144 units; 3,841 cases (10 lbs/case); 3,001 cases (30 lbs/case)
    Codes: ---50oz--- Lot, Best if Used By: S193260, 6/30/2027; S193261, 7/31/2027. ---10lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S296260A03, 7/31/2027; S292260A03, 7/31/2027; S292260A03, 8/31/2027; S292261A03, 8/31/2027. ---30lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S396260A03, 7/31/2027; S496260A03, 7/31/2027.
  • GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX MOCHA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662119
    Quantity: 275 cases (6-50oz units/case); 1,650 units
    Codes: Lot, Best if Used By: S295261, 4/30/2027; S295262, 6/30/2027; S395260, 6/30/2027; S588260, 6/30/2027; S187260, 8/31/2027.
  • GHIRARDELLI PREMIUM HOT COCOA MIX NET WT 32oz (2lbs) 907g Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620126
    Quantity: 13,558 cases (4-2lb units/case); 54,232 units
    Codes: Lot, Best if Used By: S550250A04, 5/31/2027; S149250A04, 6/30/2027; S249250A04, 6/30/2027; S349250A04, 6/30/2027; S449250A04, 6/30/2027; S549250A04, 6/30/2027.
  • GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 10lbs (4.54kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 30LB (13.61kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578 UPC (10lbs): 747599662027 UPC (30lbs): 747599418983
    Quantity: 237 cases (10 lbs/case); 3,488 cases (30 lbs/case)
    Codes: ---10lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S295260A03, 7/31/2027; S395260A03, 7/31/2027. ---30lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S195260A03, 5/31/2027; S195261A03, 7/31/2027; S291260A03, 7/31/2027; S295260A03, 7/31/2027; S596260A03, 7/31/2027; S191260A03, 8/31/2027; S291261A03, 8/31/2027.

Where it was distributed

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What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ghirardelli Chocolate recalled 10 products, including GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.41kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San….

Why was it recalled?

Potential contamination with Salmonella.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

U.S. Distribution Pattern: AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign Distribution Pattern: Canada, Guatemala, Japan, Philippines, United Kingdom, South Korea.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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