The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0737-2013·Announced 2012-12-05

Nestle Recalls Nesquik Chocolate Powder Due to Salmonella Risk

Nestle is recalling specific lots of Nesquik Chocolate Powder because ingredients may be contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nestle USA is recalling specific lots of Nesquik Chocolate Powder. The recall is being conducted because certain lots of the ingredient calcium carbonate used in the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products include three specific package configurations: 6x40.7oz, 12x21.8oz, and 12x10.9oz. The recall covers 18,768 units distributed nationwide in the US. Consumers should check their packages for the specific production codes listed in the official recall notice to determine if their product is affected.

Consumers with affected products should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by Nestle or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Nesquik Chocolate Powder, 1) 6x40.7oz, UPC 0 28000 68230 9. 2) 12x21.8oz, UPC 0 28000 68090 9. 3) 12x10.9oz, UPC 0 28000 67990 3.
Manufacturer
Nestle USA
Affected units
18,768

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (11)

  • Production codes: 1) 2282574810 and 2282574820. 2)2278574810
  • 2278574820
  • 2279574810
  • 2279574820
  • 2284574820
  • 2284574830
  • 2285574810
  • 2285574820
  • 2287574820
  • 2289574810
  • 2289574820. 3) 2278574810.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.