Class I (most serious) Food H-0841-2026 Ongoing

FDA Class I recall: possible Salmonella in Ghirardelli frappe mix — distribution includes Japan, tied to recalled milk powder

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company ・Reported May 27, 2026

Ghirardelli recalled commercial frappe mixes (containing nonfat dry milk) over possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA classified it Class I. Distribution includes Japan. In late May 2026, many Class I food recalls cited Salmonella, several tied to a contaminated milk-powder ingredient.

Recall overview (primary data)

ClassificationClass I (most serious)
Product typeFood
Recalling firmGhirardelli Chocolate Company
ReasonPotential contamination with Salmonella.
DistributionU.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, Philippin...
Recall initiated2026-04-26

Key points

Possible Salmonella in Ghirardelli commercial frappe mix (with nonfat dry milk)
FDA classified it Class I (H-0841-2026, reported May 27, 2026, ongoing)
Distribution includes Japan (plus 26+ U.S. states and Canada/Guatemala/Philippines)
Quantities: 237 cases (10 lb), 3,488 cases (30 lb), commercial sizes
Part of a wave of Salmonella recalls tied to a contaminated milk-powder ingredient (supply-chain)

The U.S. FDA classified Ghirardelli Chocolate Company's recall of commercial frappe mix as Class I (recall H-0841-2026, reported May 27, 2026, status ongoing, firm-initiated).

The affected products are "GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX" chocolate flavor (10 lb and 30 lb commercial sizes), with nonfat dry milk among the ingredients. The recall reason is possible Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated April 26, 2026, with 237 cases (10 lb) and 3,488 cases (30 lb). Distribution covers 26+ U.S. states plus, internationally, Canada, Guatemala, Japan, and the Philippines.

Salmonella is a leading cause of foodborne illness and can cause fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting; it can be severe in older adults, infants, and the immunocompromised — hence the Class I classification. This recall is likely part of a broader event: many Class I food recalls reported May 27, 2026 cited use of nonfat dry milk recalled by a supplier for Salmonella, across multiple seasoning and ingredient makers (PS Seasoning, Solina, Fontana Flavors, and others) — a supply-chain recall where contamination of an ingredient cascaded into many downstream products.

Why it matters

A Class I food recall whose distribution includes Japan and other markets — useful for importers and foodservice operators checking affected products. As an example of ingredient (milk-powder) contamination cascading into many products, it underscores the importance of supply-chain ingredient traceability.

FAQ

What is Salmonella?

A common foodborne bacterium that can cause fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting; it can be severe in older adults, infants, and people with weakened immunity.

Why were many products recalled at once?

A supplier's nonfat dry milk recalled for Salmonella was used by multiple manufacturers, so the ingredient's contamination cascaded into many downstream products.

Sources (primary)

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