Ghirardelli has recalled certain powdered beverage mixes. The recall follows a recall initiated by California Dairies Inc. due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination in powdered milk supplied to third-party manufacturers and used as an ingredient in powdered beverage mixtures.
To date, neither Ghirardelli, third-party manufacturers nor formula suppliers have received any reports of illnesses or injuries related to this issue.
Ghirardelli has taken steps to identify the affected powdered beverage mixtures. The mixture comes in large packages intended for use by restaurants and other institutional customers, but can also be purchased by consumers on e-commerce platforms.
Ghirardelli has stored a significant portion of the affected powdered beverage mixtures in its warehouse facility and is working with partners to return or destroy potentially affected powdered beverage mixtures distributed to customers who have been notified of the recall. The company has also alerted the FDA and has been in close contact with the agency.
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About Salmonella Infection
Food contaminated with salmonella typically does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can get sick from a salmonella infection. Infants, young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness because their immune systems are weaker.
Anyone who consumes the recalled product and develops symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Diagnosing salmonellosis requires special testing, so sick people should tell their doctor about possible exposure to salmonella. Salmonella infection symptoms can be similar to other illnesses and often lead to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults usually become sick for 4 to 7 days. However, in some cases, diarrhea may be so severe that hospitalization may be necessary.
People with weakened immune systems, such as older adults, children, pregnant women, and cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious and sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without feeling sick or showing any symptoms. However, they can still spread the infection to other people.
