The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1811-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Powder Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination

Nestle USA is recalling specific batches of Nesquik Chocolate Flavor beverage powder due to potential contamination with metal fragments.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is a voluntary precautionary action by the firm for potential metal fragment contamination, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity score as no injuries or illnesses are reported.

Plain-English summary

Nestle USA is voluntarily recalling 405 cases of Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, 48.7 OZ. The recall was initiated by the firm due to potential contamination with metal fragments.

The affected product is distributed by Nestle USA, Inc., Glendale, CA. The recall covers specific batch numbers: 210458802G, 210558802G, 210758803G, 210658801g, and 210658801G. The product was distributed to distributors and retail locations in the US State of Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check the packaging for the listed batch numbers. If the product matches the recalled batches, consumers should stop using it and contact Nestle USA for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, New Wt 48.7 OZ. Product labeling reads in part:"***Nestle Nesquick Chocolate FLAVOR*** NET WT***48.7OZ***DISTRIBUTED BY***NESTLE USA, INC., GLENDALE, CA 91203 USA***".
Manufacturer
Nestle USA

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 (4)

  • Recalled product under following Batch number: 210458802G
  • 210558802G
  • 210758803G
  • 210658801g

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: