Nestle Recalls Chocolate Powder


After being tipped off by one of their ingredient suppliers of a possible salmonella
contamination, Nestle USA has issued a voluntary recall of Nesquik chocolate
powder. Omya Inc. supplies Nestle with calcium carbonate, which is used in the
Nesquik powder, and recalled it after becoming concerned that salmonella might be
present in some of the batches shipped out.

Nestle has not had any reported cases of sickness caused by its product as of yet,
but is advising customers to return any canisters of the Nesquik powder with an
expiration date of October 2014. Bacteria from salmonella can cause diarrhea,
cramps, fever, and in some cases even death.

The recall is only for the Nesquik powder, which is mixed with milk to create a
chocolate milk-like drink. Other products from the company have not been recalled.
This is not the first salmonella scare this year; this fall, peanut butter and other
spreads were recalled by grocery chains such as Trader Joes after being linked to
salmonella-related sickness around the country.

“The safety and quality of our products are a non-negotiable priority for the
company. We apologize to our consumers and sincerely regret any inconvenience
created by this incident,” said Nestle USA in a statement on the recall.

Nestle lists the affected product sizes and production codes on its website:


40.7 oz.—
o 2282574810
o 2282574820
21.8 oz.—
o 2278574810
2278574820
2279574810
2279574820
2284574820
2284574830
2285574810
2285574820
2287574820
2289574810
2289574820
10.9 oz.—
o 2278574810


Products can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund, or consumers
can contact Nestle Consumer Services for more information.

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