Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Powder White Chocolate Flavored Recall
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is recalling its Sweet Ground Powder White Chocolate Flavored due to potential Salmonella contamination.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on June 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has initiated a voluntary recall of Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Powder White Chocolate Flavored due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.41kg with UPC: 747599620386. A total of 2,267 cases (13,602 units) are affected. Affected lots include S394260, S494260, and S594260 with Best if Used By date 7/31/2027. The product was distributed in 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 as well as Canada, Guatemala, Japan, Philippines, United Kingdom, and South Korea.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not consume the recalled product. Contact information for returns or refunds has not been specified in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
This is a Class I recall involving a product with potential Salmonella contamination distributed across multiple U.S. states and foreign countries.
Source
FDA recall number H-0844-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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